Tap Code
by Carlyle S. Harris
"The Epic Survival Tale of a Vietnam POW and the Secret Code That Changed Everything"
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Tap Code by Carlyle S. Harris
Details
War:
Vietnam War
Perspective:
Prisoners of War
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Asia
Published Date:
2019
ISBN13:
9780310359111
Summary
Tap Code tells the true story of Air Force pilot Carlyle Harris, who was shot down over North Vietnam in 1965 and held as a prisoner of war for nearly eight years. The book chronicles his brutal captivity in facilities including the infamous Hanoi Hilton, where he and fellow POWs developed and used a tap code communication system. This simple but ingenious method allowed prisoners to maintain contact, share information, boost morale, and resist their captors despite isolation and torture. The narrative highlights the resilience, ingenuity, and brotherhood that helped these men survive extraordinary hardship.
