Operation Commando Lava: Vietnam’s Muddiest Mistake

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!