This episode of Maritime Nation is a special tribute to those who served and fought during the Korean War. Adm. James Foggo, Dr. Steve Wills and Andrew Park are joined by Adm. Harry Harris (ret.), Montford Point Marines Sgt. Ivor Griffin and Staff Sgt. Eugene Groves (ret.) and Ned Forney to discuss the heroes of the Korean War, the critical importance of our allies and the relevance of the Indo-Pacific region to America today. Part one examines U.S.-South Korea alliance and America’s policies toward Indo-Pacific region, People’s Republic of China and Taiwan. Part two discusses segregation within the U.S. Marine Corps before and during the Korean War and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, which was the first battle between the U.S. military and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in modern history. Part three deals with the Hungnam Evacuation, the greatest rescue operation ever by a single ship by evacuating more than 100,000 American service members and 14,000 refugees.

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