What injury did Stockdale have to overcome after ejecting from his jet?
Broken leg
Dislocated shoulder
Shrapnel wounds
Concussion
Answer
Broken leg was the injury Stockdale had to overcome after ejecting from his jet. Stockdale, a United States Navy pilot, was shot down over North Vietnam and forced to eject from his plane. During the ejection, he broke his leg. Despite this injury, Stockdale survived and was held as a prisoner of war for over seven years.
Unveiling the Hero: James Stockdale's Extraordinary Journey
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