Believed To Be Alive

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Believed To Be Alive
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On March 31, 1951, a young Navy helicopter pilot, Lt.(jg) John W. Thornton volunteered for a dangerous mission to rescue a key intelligence unit trapped on a high ridge behind enemy lines in Korea. Although he wrecked his craft while attempting to land on a small clearing atop the ridge, he immediately directed other helicopters to the scene to evacuate the marooned personnel. Thornton's resourcefulness was credited with saving the lives of three men who possessed vital intelligence, and his courage and selfless devotion to duty he gallantly refused to be rescued himself despite rapidly advancing hostile forces--won him the Navy Cross.
This firsthand account of his exploits that day and during the following three years he spent in captivity tell a tale of courage, cruelty, and compassion. His descriptions of combat are blood chilling, and his account of brainwashing is revealing and not without humor. With a foreword by Edwin P. Hoyt and first published in 1981, the book has earned high praise and brought Thornton's experiences to the attention of many Americans. Now back in print after 23 years, it promises to attract new generations wanting to know more about the Korean war and its often overlooked heroes.
Country USA
Brand Brand: P.S. Eriksson
Manufacturer P.S. Eriksson
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780839710240
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: P.S. Eriksson
Manufacturer	P.S. Eriksson
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780839710240
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Believed To Be Alive

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