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Cliffs of Courage: Robert Hugo Dunlap’s Heroism in World War II

Cliffs of Courage: Robert Hugo Dunlap’s Heroism in World War II

Update: 2025-08-25
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Welcome to Beyond the Call, where history, leadership, and heroism come alive. Today’s episode tells the story of Captain Robert Hugo Dunlap, United States Marine Corps Reserve, whose actions on Iwo Jima in 1945 earned him the Medal of Honor. Leading Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Marines, Dunlap advanced under relentless enemy fire, personally locating and directing attacks against heavily fortified Japanese positions. His leadership turned a two-day stalemate into a decisive breakthrough.

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Cliffs of Courage: Robert Hugo Dunlap’s Heroism in World War II

Cliffs of Courage: Robert Hugo Dunlap’s Heroism in World War II

Dr. Jason Edwards