This week, we are joined by best-selling author John Bruning to talk about his new book, Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island: The World War II Battle That Saved Marine Corps Aviation. John discusses the importance of the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Marine pilots and airmen who helped win the epic battle that began in August 1942. John tells us all about John L. Smith, Marion Carl, and Dick Mangrum, which are the three U.S. Marines that his book focuses on. He also talks about his interviews with the Marine veterans who lived to tell about it, how he researched such an incredible tale, his inspiration for writing, and much more! For those who follow John on social media, John's "writing cat" also makes a special guest appearance on the podcast.

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Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island with John Bruning

SEP 6, 202567 MIN
What's The Scuttlebutt Podcast

Fifty-Three Days on Starvation Island with John Bruning

SEP 6, 202567 MIN

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Podcast Episode 217