Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War

Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War

by Tom Philpott

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Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War Book Details

War:

Vietnam War

Perspective:

Prisoners of War

Military Unit:

US Army

True Story:

Yes

Biography:

Yes

Region:

Asia

Page Count:

503

Published Date:

2012

ISBN13:

9780393342819

Glory Denied: The Vietnam Saga of Jim Thompson, America's Longest-Held Prisoner of War Book Description

Weaving together interviews with Thompson and his family; comments from friends, fellow soldiers, and other POWs; and excerpts from service records, medical reports, and intelligence briefings, journalist Tom Philpott creates a moving and compelling portrait of a complex and heroic figure.