The Art of Manliness

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#510: The Greatest Battle of the Korean War

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Published May 22, 2019 11:17am

The Korean War is often overlooked by Americans. But this forgotten war played a big role in shaping the world order in the second half of the 20th century. What’s more, one of the most heroic and harrowing military operations in U.S. history took place deep in the snowy and bitterly cold mountains of North Korea, creating a legendary group of fighters who became known as the "Frozen Chosin."

My guest today has written a book that captures this event in military history. His name is Hampton Sides and his book is On Desperate Ground: Th...

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