In this debut episode of Captain’s War Chronicles, your host, Cliff Ryan, unpacks one of the most absurd operations of the Vietnam War—Operation Commando Lava. Hear the incredible tale of how a plan to ‘muck up the mud’ with bath soap became a classified military project, why it ultimately failed, and what lessons it teaches about strategy and decision-making. Dive into the strange and fascinating stories from history that shaped warfare as we know it. Subscribe now to never miss an episode!