Ken FollettFiction · Thriller·b. 1949
On Wings of Eagles
Synopsis
When two of his American employees were held hostage in a heavily guarded prison fortress in Iran, one man took matters into his own hands: American businessman H. Ross Perot. His team consisted of a group of volunteers from the executive ranks of his corporation, hand-picked 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. (from Amazon)
Genres
Characters
H. Ross PerotProtagonist
Subjects
1979-1979-1997Affaire des otages américains en Iran, 1979-1981Electronic data systems corporationEscapesÉvasionsForeign relationsHistoireIranIran, foreign relationsIran, historyIran Hostage Crisis (1979-1981)Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981Iranian Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981Politique et gouvernementPrisonniers américainsUnited StatesUnited states, foreign relations, iranUnited states, history
Frequently asked questions
Is On Wings of Eagles based on a true story?
This novel is based on the real-life rescue mission of two American businessmen from revolutionary Iran in 1979, orchestrated by their employer, Ross Perot. Follett meticulously researched the events and individuals involved to create a detailed account.
Does On Wings of Eagles have a film adaptation?
A television miniseries based on the book was produced in 1986, starring Burt Lancaster as Arthur D. Simons, the retired Green Beret colonel who led the rescue operation.
How does On Wings of Eagles compare to Ken Follett's other historical thrillers?
Unlike many of Follett's other works that are purely fictionalized historical narratives, On Wings of Eagles is a non-fiction account presented in a novelistic style. It maintains his signature suspense and detailed research but focuses on actual events and people.
