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 fighter ace and Medal of Honor recipient. The book recounts the harrowing experience of Rickenbacker and seven other men who were stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 24 days after their plane crashed during a military mission in 1942.Rickenbacker describes the physical and emotional challenges he and his fellow survivors faced as they struggled to stay alive in the open sea, enduring hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements. He details their resourcefulness in finding food and water, their efforts to signal for help, and their eventual rescue by a Navy plane.The book also provides a glimpse into Rickenbacker's life and career, including his experiences as a race car driver, his service in World War I, and his leadership of Eastern Air Lines. Written with candor and vivid detail, Captain Rickenbacker's Story of the Ordeal and Rescue of Himself and the Men with Him is a gripping account of survival and resilience in the face of extreme adversity.As Told To The Press On December 19, 1942.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.