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154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal

July 01, 2024 Episode 154
154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal
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154. The Truth Behind Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal
Jul 01, 2024 Episode 154

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:
LRDG@mac.com (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


Connect with Spycraft 101:
Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.
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Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms,

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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:
LRDG@mac.com (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


Connect with Spycraft 101:
Get Justin's latest book, Murder, Intrigue, and Conspiracy: Stories from the Cold War and Beyond, here.
spycraft101.com
IG: @spycraft101
Shop: shop.spycraft101.com
Patreon: Spycraft 101

Find Justin's first book, Spyshots: Volume One, here.
Check out Justin's second book, Covert Arms,

The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing
Changemakers talk about how social and political change really happens.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

TREASON: Claus von Stauffenberg and the Plot to kill Hitler

In ten episodes, Treason tells the remarkable and true story of Claus von...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Grayman & Company
Look good and keep a low profile, but stay protected and capable no matter what.

Tenderfoot TV
Real. Powerful. Storytelling. Tune in to "To Die For" wherever you listen to podcasts.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Support the Show.

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