Show Notes
Kenneth Kraus is a former Marine embassy guard that was sent to Tehran to reinforce their posts during the Iranian Revolution. After terrorists breached the embassy walls, Ken and two other Marines fought back and ensured the safety of civilians before Ken was taken hostage and sent to the notorious Evin Prison for torture sessions.
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00:00:00 Intro 00:12:13 70's Marine Corps 00:14:05 World At War 00:22:01 The Draft | Women in the Draft 00:38:39 Meeting Carlos Hathcock 00:46:43 Marine Security Guard Duty 00:57:20 Stationed in Cypress 01:07:46 Iranian Situation | Arriving in Iran 01:22:28 The Embassy Assault Begins 01:31:56 The Embassy is Breached 01:41:44 The Last Stand 02:04:29 Initial Capture 02:10:50 Moved to an Iranian Hospital 02:19:45 Mevin Prison 02:24:56 Introduction to the Torture Chair 02:34:39 Trial and Execution Order 02:44:55 Red Cross Arrives 02:55:08 Heading Home
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