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Roland Guidry

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The Pentagon set up a commission to investigate Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt to rescue the hostages in Iran. Roland Guidry was the first chief of air operations at the newly formed Joint Special Operations Command, the organization created to deal with unconventional warfare in the future. (3:12)

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The newly formed Joint Special Operations Command was beefing up the capabilities of all branches. One of the keys was the formation of SEAL Team 6. Over at the Air Force, Roland Guidry explains how they struggled to come up with the assets to succeed at their part of the plan. In the middle of all this, Grenada suddenly became a hot spot. (5:49)

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When Roland Guidry was given the command of the 8th Special Operations Squadron, he had to prove himself because he was not from a special ops background, per se. He did just fine. The missions he'd flown in Vietnam were perfect preparation. He says it takes a certain type of low key individual to excel at that type work. (6:31)

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Operation Eagle Claw was a pivotal moment in Special Operations history. Unconventional warfare had been ignored after the Vietnam War and three veterans of that conflict, who were also deeply involved with the attempt to rescue the hostages in Iran, reveal the inside story of the planning and tragic outcome. George Ferkes, Roland Guidry and Keith Nightingale each offer a unique perspective on the events. (59:04)

Roland Marbaugh

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During the battle to break out of the Chosin Reservoir at Yudam-ni, Roland Marbaugh is nearly killed when an Army pilot mistakes him for the enemy. (1:26)

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Once the road between Yudam-ni and Hagaru-ri was opened, Roland Marbaugh helps with the evacuations of Marine casualties and sees a terrible sight. (1:22)

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During the battle at Yudam-ni, Roland Marbaugh has a confrontation with 2 Lieutenants who weren't helping bring casualties down from Fox Hill. (0:55)

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During the battle to break out of the Chosin Reservoir at Yudam-ni, Roland Marbaugh witnesses the effect of Air Force dropped Napalm on the human body. (1:26)

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Roland Marbaugh recounts encounters with the one and only Chesty Puller. (2:37)

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Roland Marbaugh, a Marine fighting in the Chosin Reservoir, recalls a few of the important ways tootsie rolls were key to the survival of the Marines in Yudam-ni, including the hero of the Chosin Reservoir, Ray Davis. (2:33)