The Major

About the Book

The most forgotten men in the “Forgotten War” were the American POWs, especially those who endured captivity during the early months of the Korean Conflict. Most were subjected to unspeakable horrors and extreme deprivations. Few survived. This text tells the story of several hundred Americans who struggled to maintain their human dignity under brutal conditions while trying to make their way home to those they loved. Their story takes place before American servicemen were trained to cope with torture and brainwashing and prior to “The Code of Conduct” becoming the standard by which American POWs would be judged.

About the Author

The Author Tom McDaniel grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia. He graduated from York High School and the United States Air Force Academy. His college degrees are in psychology, logistics management and international relations. He is a retired Air Force Colonel, who held key policy positions within NATO and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has been a ghostwriter for numerous fl ag offi cers and was the principal author of Combat Support Doctrine and the Commander’s Handbook for an Effects-Based Approach to Joint Operations. The greatest satisfaction in life for both him and his high school sweetheart and wife, Lindy, comes from their strong and active relationship with their children—Laura, Anne, Michael and Matthew.