Into the Mouth of the Cat

The Story of Lance Sijan, Hero of Vietnam

Autori

• Malcolm McConnell

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Guerre
• Narrativa
• Saggistica
• Storia

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The story follows the harrowing experience of a fighter-bomber pilot who, after being ejected from his aircraft over Laos, survives for six weeks in treacherous conditions despite severe injuries. Captured and held in a camp, he displays remarkable bravery by overpowering his captors, only to be recaptured. His unwavering resistance against interrogation ultimately leads to his death in Hanoi, but his extraordinary courage serves as a beacon of hope for fellow American prisoners of war, earning him a posthumous Medal of Honor.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

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