Explore the remarkable career of Lewis Burwell 'Chesty' Puller, a legendary United States Marine Corps officer. Starting his journey fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua during the Banana Wars, Chesty Puller displayed extraordinary valor and leadership in World War II and the Korean War. Learn about his rise to the rank of Lieutenant General by the time of his retirement in 1955. Hosted by military historian Colin D. Heaton, this episode delves deep into the life and legacy of a true American hero.

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