154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal

Today, Justin talks with returning guest James Stejskal. James enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1973 and served for more than 20 years, including with the now famous Special Forces Detachment A in Berlin in the 1970s and 80s, among many other assignments. He was severely wounded in Somalia in 1992 and medically retired from the Army in 1996, after which he joined the CIA as a case officer, where he spent nearly another 15 years. Now fully retired from government service, James has written several non fiction books as well as a new series of novels called The Snake Eater Chronicles. Today, he discusses the role Detachment A played in Operation Eagle Claw to rescue American hostages in Tehran in 1980. Although Eagle Claw is a very well known historic event, Detachment A's part has never been known in detail, until James now.

Check out James's first appearance on episode 98, Special Forces Detachment A in Berlin, here.

Connect with James: [email protected] (for any books and signed copies!) jamesstejskal.wordpress.com/ Facebook: James Stejskal Writer Check out James's latest book on Operation Eagle Claw, Mission Iran, here.

https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Iran-Special-Forces-Operation/dp/1636243339

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