A Nation Betrayed

By James Gritz

Book Overview

The author states this is the definitive account of a nation betrayed. The preface: a spider web of patriots-for-profit operating from the highest positions have successfully circumvented our... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0962223808
• ISBN13: 9780962223808
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Lazarus Pub Co
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An eye opening book by James Gordon 'Bo Gritz', followed by movie of the same name

Be honest Mr and Mrs America, we are in trouble as a Civilization. But rather than blame certain ethnic groups, here is a man who lived through and saw the real hidden hand, Gov't corruption and here is his story. Lt. Col. (rt.) James Gordon Bo Gritz IS a real warrior, Hollywood types from Sly Stallone (Rambo trio of movies), Dave Carr- adine [in Behind Enemy Lines, later renamed 'P.O.W.-The Escape'], Gene Hackman in 'Un- common Valor', and of course the closest match yet, Chuck Norris (he and Gritz are both sixth degree black belts) in the 'Missing In Action' films, are not better than this book, or Bo's follow-up efforts, 'Called To Serve', 'Shadows On The Wall' or 'My Brother's Keeper'. This book should be on the shelf of every Ameri- can out there. There are even some Christian, Patriot, Revisionist groups out there that still have Bo Gritz audio tapes, that some- body with the wherewithall should transfer to CDs! Highly influential and recommended. Sorry, Texe Marrs, you are wrogn about Bo and need to back off!

'credibility lacking' on the bad reviews

Did the people who gave this book 1 and 2 stars even read the book? Their arguments are idiotic and at best, inaccurate. Col. Gritz did not 'announce to the world wide media' anything about the POW mission, he was betrayed by Chuck Patterson who sold the information about the secret mission to Robert Brown of SOF magazine who comprised the mission by printing it. That aside, the anonymous 'bo-bo show' comes across as not very intelligent in his review. The other reviewer states that there is NO SUCH TITLE as 'Vietnam's most decorated Green Beret commander' lol no kidding sherlock...did he think Gritz was implying that there WAS? He also states that Gritz says that he is the subject of the chapter 'The American Soldier' in Westmoreland's book, WHICH HE IS...Gritz was used as an example and the main focus of the chapter...try reading the book. The reviewer then tries to attack Col. Gritz's character for some reason...mentions that he is entering his fourth marriage - real relevant stuff there... Col. Gritz is a great man and a true patriot who risked his life to try and get our POW's back, despite the govt attempts to stop him...to attempt to trash his name for personal or political reasons is a pathetic example of the self-serving kind of men that Col. Gritz has fought against most of his post-war life...unlike Col. Gritz, the kind that will die with few mourners and no legacy.

A Nation Betrayed

I bought this book back in 1989 under the title "A Nation Betrayed". If it is correct that these two books are the same, I would like to comment. I have read the book several times, and referred it to many friends. I was serving in the Army during this time period when Mr. Gritz was trying to recover MIA's and POW's. My military mission was closely related to his travels and although I cannot talk about that much, I do wish to confirm the fact that he was truly out there trying to find answers for us. This I know for certain. My stay in the military was cut short by the treatment he received during his trip and upon returning to the United States. I got disillusioned by the US' quick reversal on his mission. I could not believe that we could actually send him there, ask him to put his life on the line to get information, and then abandon him. I got out of the military after my term was up feeling like we let down a soldier. Although I have never seen or spoken to him this man, he, at the time represented hope to a lot of people. I had much respect for his determination. I have read about him more recently and although I do not agree with his current views about complete segregation, racial discrimination, homophobia and anti-government movements, I do believe that he had good intentions in the beginning and was not treated fairly by our government. The book is a good read, and for the most part believable.

Why OUR POW"S ARE NOT COMING HOME

A bonified American Hero discusses what it was like in Vietnam from a Special Forces perspective and 4 tours of duty. Lt.Col. Bo Gritz exhibits selflessness and a strong sense of duty and patriotism not heard of frequently enough. How many would pass up promotion to Colonel and a cushy job to go on a mission for our government to seek out evidence of our POW's in extremely dangerous conditions. Following is information which is shocking, documentation of CIA drug dealing and effective bypassing of our congress and constitutional form of government. If interested, you may also enjoy Alfred McCoy's book "The Politics of Heroin in Southeast Asia" or the PBS documentary "Guns, Drugs and the CIA". Following this is an all too often seen tactic, when government officials are faced with charges and loads of supporting evidence, instead of answering the charges and evidence, go after the person who makes the charges, malign his character and his motivations, make false allegations, destroy evidence, and when all else fails, threaten with with jail or worse. This book, although a sad indictment on some in our government and issues involving our POW's, there is hope as long as there are true patriot's who will stand up for what is right.

Outstanding first hand account of government corruption.

James "Bo" Gritz gives an interesting look into everything from special forces life in vietnam, to the assasination of Kennedy and CIA drug runnning. Bo offers a lot of names and evidence which appear to back up his claims, even naming George Bush (then vice president) as being aware of (and not interested in stopping) the CIA's involvement with drug and gun running. He also exposes the connection between the drug trade and our POW's left behind in Vietnam; and the efforts by our own government to stop him from bringing home live POW's. Bo's patriatism is obvious in his book, despite the attacks he receives from many people due to his claims. An excellant book and a must read. If even half of the things are true that Bo claims, America is in trouble.