Escape with honor
Francis Terry McNamara
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Escape with honor
Published
1997
Publisher
Brassey's
Pages
227
ISBN-10
1574881205
Description
Francis Terry McNamara was U.S. consul general in the provincial capital of Can Tho, the man in charge of American interests in the Mekong Delta. Arriving for his third Vietnam tour in 1974, he had no idea he might become one of the Americans who would have to "turn out the lights" as South Vietnam fell. When the U.S. Embassy gave the evacuation order in April 1975, he was determined to keep some of the promises his country had made. With his dedicated consulate staff and Marine guards, McNamara organized a complicated and dangerous riverine evacuation of hundreds of Filipino and Vietnamese civilians, many of whom had been marked for death by the rapidly advancing communist forces. Documenting what were perhaps the last American shots fired during the Vietnam War and highly critical of the CIA's performance during the apocalyptic final hours, Escape with Honor is a thrilling testimony to American honor.
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How many pages are in Escape with honor?
This edition of Escape with honor has approximately 227 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Escape with honor?
For most readers, Escape with honor typically takes between 4h 44m and 3h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 56,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 56,750 words
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What is the word count of Escape with honor?
The estimated word count for Escape with honor is approximately 56,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Escape with honor?
Escape with honor was written by Francis Terry McNamara.
When was Escape with honor published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.