In this landmark study, the authors provide a comprehensive, balanced and authoritative account of what happened to the nearly 800 American servicemen captured during the Vietnam War.
Rochester and Kiley meticulously reconstruct their captivity
record and produce a narrative of this chapter of the war.
This book includes details of the dozens of cases of individual acts of bravery and resistance from such heroes as James Stockdale and Medal of Honor recipient Donald Cook.
The authors also reveal lapses in code of conduct and instances of collaboration with the enemy. This important work serves as a testament to the courage and will of Americans in captivity.
- ISBN10 1591147387
- ISBN13 9781591147381
- Publish Date 1 October 2007 (first published 11 December 1998)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Naval Institute Press
- Format Paperback
- Pages 736
- Language English