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Into the Mouth of the Cat: The Story of Lance Sijan, Hero of Vietnam
Into the Mouth of the Cat The Story of Lance Sijan Hero of Vietnam
Author: Malcolm McConnell
Lance Sijan was always a special kind of person: as a kid growing up in the Midwest; as a cadet who made his mark in the Air Force Academy. But it took Vietnam to show how special he was—in an epic of jungle survival and prison-camp defiance. On the night of November 9, 1967, Sijan was ejected from his crippled fighter-bomber over the steep...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393325485
ISBN-10: 0393325482
Publication Date: 3/2004
Pages: 256
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Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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texastornado0303 avatar reviewed Into the Mouth of the Cat: The Story of Lance Sijan, Hero of Vietnam on + 10 more book reviews
A heartbreaking and tragic account of an incredibly brave soldier. Capt. Lance Sijan's plane exploded during a bombing mission over Laos. Critically injured, he spent 7 weeks evading capture by the NVA after rescue attempts we abandoned!
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hey, this guy was a hero...suspence...adventure...what a story.
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This is the account of one man's struggle in the jungles of Vietnam. His persistence and courage lead to his own death but inspired the witnesses around him and the preservation of his tale. A must read for any member of the military or someone needing a kick in their fourth point of contact.


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