On Wings of Eagles
The Inspiring True Story of One Man's Patriotic Spirit--and His Heroic Mission to Save His Countrymen
By Ken Follett | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
#1 bestselling author Ken Follett tells the inspiring true story of the Middle East hostage crisis that began in 1978, and of the unconventional means one American used to save his countrymen. . . .
When two of his employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, handpicked and trained by a retired Green Beret officer. To free the imprisoned Americans, they would face incalculable odds on a mission that only true heroes would have dared. . . .
Editions of On Wings of Eagles
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451213099
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451131515
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451145055
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451156525
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451163530
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101175385
Read an Excerpt
#1 bestselling author Ken Follett tells the inspiring true story of the Middle East hostage crisis that began in 1978, and of the unconventional means one American used to save his countrymen. . . .
When two of his employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, handpicked and trained by a retired Green Beret officer. To free the imprisoned Americans, they would face incalculable odds on a mission that only true heroes would have dared. . . .
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Wings of Eagles about?
#1 bestselling author Ken Follett tells the inspiring true story of the Middle East hostage crisis that began in 1978, and of the unconventional means one American used to save his countrymen. . . .
When two of his employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, handpicked and trained by a retired Green Beret officer. To free the imprisoned Americans, they would face incalculable odds on a mission that only true heroes would have dared. . . .
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in On Wings of Eagles?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of On Wings of Eagles?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451213099
Who is/are the Author/s of the book On Wings of Eagles?
Ken Follett
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
On Wings of Eagles is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451213099) and paperback(ISBN 9780451131515) and paperback(ISBN 9780451145055) and paperback(ISBN 9780451156525) and paperback(ISBN 9780451163530) and ebook(ISBN 9781101175385)
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