Through the Valley - My Captivity in Vietnam

"Reeder evocatively shares his distressing, yet ultimately uplifting, story of survival against the odds, and even though readers know he will make it through, this account will keep them engaged until the end." -Publishers Weekly

About the author

William Reeder is a retired Army colonel and highly decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War. He 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. 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.

Summary

A captivating memoir of the last US 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.

Product details

• Authors: William Reeder Jr, William Jr. Reeder, William Reeder Jr, William Reeder Jr.
• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781682473832
• ISBN: 978-1-68247-383-2
• No. of pages: 274
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 449 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Amerika, Bestimmte Kriege und Feldzüge, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, USA, Vietnamkrieg, Biography / Autobiography, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / Military / Vietnam War