Kiley and Rochester, both affiliated with the Historical Office of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, provide a balanced and authoritative account of the fate of the nearly 800 American servicemen captured during the Vietnam War. They draw on previously unreleased materials, and interviews with more than 100 former POWs, to meticulously reconstruct a narrative of this chapter of the war. Their analysis of the shifting tactics and temperaments of both captive and captor as the war evolved weaves domestic political developments and battlefield action with prison scenes that alternate between Hanoi's concrete cells, jungle stockades, and mountain camps. Many b&w historical photos are included. First published in 1999, the book remains a powerful portrait of how men cope under horrific conditions. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)