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Author Hampton Sides rounds out the week, joining Eric to talk about his new book, “On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that a Boeing B-50 Superfortress once discarded an atomic bomb over the St. Lawrence River? Strap in for an enlightening discussion that questions the adequacy of our governing bodies, stresses the importance of transparency, and underscores the crucial role of oversight in society.In todays episode, we share a  riveting tale of a 1950s broken arrow incident awaits you, as we uncover the details of this chilling event that was shrouded in secrecy by US and Canadian officials for over three decades. Our guide for todays nugget of wisdom is Hampton Sides' superb account of the Korean War in On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest BattleKey Points from the Episode:We shine a spotlight on the shocking frequency of such incidents, with 32 recorded since the 1950s, raising critical questions about the safety and security of those who fall within the shadows of these decisions. We also cast a critical gaze on the state of Congressional oversight. Can we truly say there is any? With a robust defense that seems to border on opacity, we question the lack of transparency and the secrets that remained buried for over 30 years. Listen in as we probe into the happenings three decades later and whether lessons have been drawn from these harrowing events. Other resources: Almanac of Broken Arrow eventsMore goodnessGet your FREE Academy Review here!Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.

On February 13, 2020, the MacArthur Memorial hosted bestselling author Hampton Sides for a discussion of his book On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean Wars’ Greatest Battle. On Desperate Ground explores the Korean War and a controversial chapter of MacArthur’s career.

Today’s guest is Hampton Sides. He is the author of On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle.  The topic is the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. This battle took place in the Fall and Winter of 1950 during the Korean War. Marines were surrounded at the Chosin Reservoir by over 100,000 of Mao’s Red Army forces. With their backs to the wall and facing total annihilation, they fought back with tenacity and determination. The fighting took place in sub-zero temperatures on unforgiving terrain. The Chinese attacked the Marines at night with wave after wave of soldiers storming the Marines positions. The fighting became hand to hand quickly. Marines used knives, bayonets, canteens, and helmets to repel the Chinese attackers.  In the end the Marines and Allied forces were able to execute a withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir. They were surrounded by an overwhelming force and against all odds managed to execute a complicate maneuver to avoid destruction.  In the interview, Hampton discusses many topics to include: - How the Korean War was a failure of intelligence - The difference in leadership between Generals MacArthur and General Oliver P Smith - The nature of the fighting and what it was like for the Marines on the ground - How the war ended or didn’t end Finally, in researching his book, Hampton talked to many veterans of the war. He explains how the Korean War became considered the “forgotten war.” However, books like On Desperate Ground help keep the memory of Korean War and those veterans alive.  This episode is dedicated to the brave men and women who served our nation during the Korean War. We should never forget the service and sacrifice of so many great Americans.  Check out Hampton’s book:  On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle Hampton Sides website: http://www.hamptonsides.com/ HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like this interview, and want to hear others, subscribe in iTunes. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth. For any requests for additional shows or guests, e-mail me: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com  Check out the website: www.professionalmilitaryeducation.com  

Author Hampton Sides rounds out the week, joining Eric to talk about his new book, “On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week! Today’s book is: On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle, by Hampton Sides.   Want to be a full book group member? Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can support the podcast as well as helping to keep Official Office Dog, Lady Grey, in treats.   We also have new episodes of our leadership podcast: Linking Our Libraries dropping every Thursday morning; subscribe to get it in your app, or stream it on our website.  

Book Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week! Today’s book is: On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle, by Hampton Sides. This episode was recorded Live! on-site at the Great River Public Library in St Cloud.     Want to be a full book group member? Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can support the podcast as well as helping to keep Official Office Dog, Lady Grey, in treats.   We also have new episodes of our leadership podcast: Linking Our Libraries dropping every Thursday morning; subscribe to get it in your app, or stream it on our website.

Hampton Sides is a best-selling author of non-fiction titles like Ghost Soldiers, Blood and Thunder, and In The Kingdom of Ice. Today we'll be talking about his latest book, On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War's Greatest Battle, which is published by Doubleday.

Anyone who has listened to this podcast surely knows of best-selling author and narrative historian Hampton Sides. I reference his books often and was lucky enough to interview him in August at the Aspen Institute, which I released as a podcast episode. In that conversation, we discussed the history of the 19th-Century American West, and many of you kindly reached out to let me know how much you enjoyed learning from Hampton. So I was thrilled—and I think you will be too—when Hampton generously stopped through Colorado Springs last week in the midst of a busy tour for his amazing new book, "On Desperate Ground: The Marines at the Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle." As you’d expect, we had a fun conversation that expanded upon our first interview—we dig into his childhood in Memphis, Tennessee, and discuss his life-long desire to be a writer. We talk about his early years in journalism, and how his experiences writing and editing have contributed to his success as an author. We also chat about his years at “Outside" magazine and some of the realities of being a freelance journalist and author. Additionally, he shares some of the ins and outs of his writing process, including the struggle of cranking out a first draft, a process he describes as spending time in the “pain cave.” We also discuss the Grand Canyon, Wallace Stegner’s writing, and much more. Finally, we spend some time talking about "On Desperate Ground," which I can’t recommend enough. I knew next to nothing about the Korean War, but as usual, Hampton’s writing was simultaneously educational and entertaining, allowing me to learn a lot while thoroughly enjoying the process. You don’t have to be a war history buff to enjoy this book—his exploration of characters’ personalities, motivations, and egos makes for an engaging story that will appeal to anyone who is fascinated by interesting people. And being a weird guy who loves climbing big, absurdly cold mountains, I especially enjoyed our discussion of North Korea’s brutal winters and how sub-zero temperatures were one of the deadliest forces in this battle. Thanks again to Hampton for making time to meet up during such a busy book tour. Be sure to check the episode notes for links to all the authors and books we discuss, as we cover a lot. This was a fun conversation, and I know you’ll enjoy it. Episode Notes: http://mountainandprairie.com/hampton-2/ “On Desperate Ground” by Hampton Sides: http://a.co/d/aZBZFiO First Episode with Hampton: http://mountainandprairie.com/hampton/ Support the Podcast: http://mountainandprairie.com/support/ TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:20 - How Hampton describes his work 7:15 - Hampton’s early years 11:00 - College and history training 13:40 - Importance of discipline in writing 17:00 - The "Pain Cave” 19:00 - Publising his first book 20:20 - First job out of college 22:00 - Working at Outside 24:45 - Learning the art of structure 28:30 - Importance of characters in history 31:40 - General MacArthur 36:00 - The cold as a character in the book 40:45 - US Marines’ retreat from the reservoir 41:50 - Chairman Mao 42:40 - Lessons learned from veterans 47:40 - Favorite books 48:45 - Favorite documentaries 49:40 - Most powerful experience in the outdoors 51:40 - Best advice ever received 52:45 - Connect with Hampton online