Defiant: The Pows Who Endured Vietnam's Most Infamous Prison paperback english - 02 Aug 2016

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ISBN 13: 9781250061881
ISBN 10: 1250061881
Book Subtitle: The Pows Who Endured Vietnam's Most Infamous Prison
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Book Description: ?Unbroken meets Band of Brothers?and then some.? ?Congressman Pete SessionsDuring the Vietnam War, hundreds of American prisoners-of-war faced years of brutal conditions and horrific torture at the hands of North Vietnamese guards and interrogators who ruthlessly plied them for military intelligence and propaganda. Determined to maintain their Code of Conduct, the POWs developed a powerful underground resistance. To quash it, their captors singled out its eleven leaders, Vietnam?s own ?dirty dozen,? and banished them to an isolated jail that would become known as Alcatraz. None would leave its solitary cells and interrogation rooms unscathed; one would never return. ?Inspirational.? ?Kirkus Reviews As these men suffered in Hanoi, their wives back at home launched an extraordinary campaign that would ultimately spark the POW/MIA movement. When the survivors of Alcatraz finally returned, one would go on to receive the Medal of Honor, another would become a U.S. Senator, and a third still serves in the U.S. Congress. A story of survival and triumph, courage and brotherhood, Alvin Townley's Defiant is a compelling work that no reader will soon forget.?A riveting tribute to true American heroes.??Senator John McCain, POW (1967-73)This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.
Editorial Review: You told it exactly like it was. In this unexpected way, your book made it all worthwhile." --George Mcknight, Pow, 1965-1973 "Defiant is a riveting tribute to the unyielding men who endured years of brutal captivity as POWs in Vietnam and the families they left behind. The men of the 'Alcatraz Eleven' are true American heroes and their extraordinary stories will serve as an inspiration for generations to come." --Senator John Mccain, Pow, 1967-1973 "These heroic men and women remind us how courage, devotion, and faith can triumph even in the darkest of times. In Defiant, Alvin Townley masterfully tells the inspirational and unforgettable story of our Vietnam POWs and the Alcatraz Eleven." --President Jimmy Carter
About the Author: Alvin Townley is the acclaimed author of Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts, Spirit of Adventure: Eagle Scouts and the Making of America's Future, and Fly Navy: Discovering the Extraordinary People and Enduring Spirit of Naval Aviation. He lives in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia.
Language: English
Author: Alvin Townley
Publication Date: 02 Aug 2016
Number of Pages: 640