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Through the valley my captivity in Vietnam

"Through the Valley is the captivating memoir of the last U.S. Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A narrative of courage, hope, and survival, Through the Valley is more than just a war story. It also portrays the thrill and horror of combat, the fear and anxiety of captivity, a...

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Main Author: Reeder, William, Jr. (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Prisoners of war > United States > Biography.
Prisoners of war > Vietnam > Biography.
Helicopter pilots > United States > Biography.
Helicopter pilots > Vietnam > Biography.
Biographies.
Summary: "Through the Valley is the captivating memoir of the last U.S. Army soldier taken prisoner during the Vietnam War. A narrative of courage, hope, and survival, Through the Valley is more than just a war story. It also portrays the thrill and horror of combat, the fear and anxiety of captivity, and the stories of friendships forged and friends lost."--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description: xiv, 238 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226) and index.
ISBN: 9781591145868
1591145864
Author Notes: William Reeder is a retired Army colonel and highly decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War. Since military retirement, he has continued to be involved in leadership training and education for the U.S. Army and NATO Special Operations Forces. In 2014, he was inducted into the U.S. Army Aviation Hall of Fame. William Reeder received the Silver Star for gallantry, two Distinguished Flying Crosses for heroism, an Air Medal for valor, and three Purple Hearts for wounds received during the events related in this story.

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