Captive Warriors
by Sam Johnson
"A Vietnam Pow's Story"
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Captive Warriors by Sam Johnson
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Prisoners of War
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Page Count:
324
Published Date:
1992
ISBN13:
9780890964965
Summary
Sam Johnson's memoir recounts his nearly seven years as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam after his fighter plane was shot down in 1966. The book details his experiences enduring torture, solitary confinement, and brutal treatment in the notorious Hanoi Hilton and other prison camps. Johnson shares how he and fellow POWs maintained their resolve through faith, patriotism, and covert communication systems. His story offers a firsthand account of survival, resilience, and the psychological challenges faced by American POWs during the Vietnam War, ultimately celebrating the human spirit's capacity to endure extreme adversity.
