Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor

Frank Maselskis: From WWII POW to Chosin Reservoir Survivor

From Hell Ship to the Chosin River, one Marine made Semper Fidelis more than a motto; it was a personal code.

2020•11m

DocumentaryWar

Despite his horrible experience as a prisoner of war during WWII, Frank Maselskis stays in the military and goes on to fight in Korea, where he participates in the brutal battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Upon returning home, Frank struggles to live a normal life while raising his daughters.

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El Dorado Films

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EN

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Released

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Trevor Getz

Trevor Getz

Jessica Elkind

Jessica Elkind

Rex A. Kern

Rex A. Kern

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