Captain Rickenbacker's Story of the Ordeal and Rescue of Himself and the Men With Him

Captain Rickenbacker's Story Of The Ordeal And Rescue Of Himself And The Men With Him is a memoir written by Eddie Rickenbacker, an American World War I flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient. The book recounts the harrowing experience of Rickenbacker and his crew when their B-17 Flying Fortress crashed into the Pacific Ocean during World War II. The survivors spent 24 days adrift at sea, enduring extreme heat, hunger, thirst, and shark attacks. The book details the resourcefulness and perseverance of the crew as they struggled to survive and the heroic efforts of their rescuers. Rickenbacker's own experiences as a fighter pilot during World War I and his previous survival training helped him to lead his men through the ordeal. The book also includes Rickenbacker's reflections on his life and career, including his time as a race car driver and aviation entrepreneur. Overall, Captain Rickenbacker's Story Of The Ordeal And Rescue Of Himself And The Men With Him is a gripping tale of survival, courage, and leadership in the face of extreme adversity. It provides a unique perspective on the experiences of American servicemen during World War II and the challenges they faced both in combat and in survival situations.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.