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James N. Rowe | Military History, Autobiography, and War Memoir

Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW by James N. Rowe

Five Years to Freedom: The True Story of a Vietnam POW by James N. Rowe

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Five Years of Solitary Confinement, Jungle Torture, and Escape in the Mekong Delta

In October 1963, U.S. Army Special Forces Lieutenant James N. "Nick" Rowe was captured by Viet Cong forces in the Mekong Delta. Held in primitive wooden cages in the jungle for over five years, Rowe endured brutal physical torture, starvation, and psychological interrogation while concealing his intelligence background from his captors.

Rowe details his ingenious survival strategies, spiritual faith, and dramatic solo escape shortly before his scheduled execution.

Why You’ll Love This Book

James N. Rowe shares astonishing physical resilience, military survival strategy, and heroic escape details. A classic Vietnam War POW survival memoir for military historians and veterans.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Presidio Press

Pages: 465

Format: Mass market paperback

Publication Date: 1984

ISBN: 9780345314604

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