NY Times Bestselling Author Discusses his New Book on One of America’s Hardest Battles

On a recent Price of Business show, Host Kevin Price interviewed NY Times bestselling author Patrick O’Donnell on his latest book.

According to a statement:

“PATRICK O’DONNELL, bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian, writes in his book – THE INDISPENSABLES – about an American war that was much like the Battle of Dunkirk – made famous by the blockbuster movie ‘Dunkirk.’

“Dunkirk took place on the shores of France. Turns out – America had its own similar battle on US shores. And what’s especially interesting about this battle and time in our history is that it mirrors much of what is happening to us today!”It was the 1770’s and a raging virus, mobs, political violence, disarmament, and misinformation – all divided Americans. The early precursor to the Secret Service was formed. White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American formed a uniquely diverse group of soldiers that set an inclusive standard of unity the U.S. Army would not reach again for more than 170 years. People say we are living in unprecedented times. We’re not.

“O’Donnell provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries BAND OF BROTHERS.

“People say we are living in unprecedented times. We’re not. Beneath a Revolution often buried in the amber of old oil paintings and stone statues – lies an unvarnished founding story. Americans fought a virus, each other, and the greatest military power on Earth.”

“Patrick K. O’Donnell, the acclaimed military historian and bestselling author of “Washington’s Immortals and The Unknowns,” has unearthed the chronicle of a diverse group of Americans whose unity changed the course of history and saved the Continental Army multiple times from certain destruction.

“He brings to life their complete untold story for the first time in THE INDISPENSABLES: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware (Atlantic Monthly Press; May 18, 2021) which captures the heroic actions of this remarkable group of men and women.

“In the annals of the American Revolution, no group played a more consequential role than the soldier-mariners of Marblehead, Massachusetts. At the right time in the right place, they repeatedly altered the course of events, and their story shines new light on our understanding of the Revolution.”

For more info: https://groveatlantic.com/book/the-indispensables/

About the author: “PATRICK O’DONNELL is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. The author of 12 books, including The Unknowns and Washington’s Immortals, he is the recipient of numerous national awards. O’Donnell served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and is a professional speaker on America’s conflicts, espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, and Discovery. He is a scholar and fellow at Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith Library for the Study of George Washington.”