
Red Baron
Peter Kilduff(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 26. September 2007
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-7153-2809-5 (ISBN)
Description
"Red Baron: The Life and Death of an Ace" tells the story of Manfred von Richthofen - from awkward 11-year-old cadet to fearless aerial combatant and charismatic leader. "Red Baron" is not just a biography of an extraordinary hero, it also takes a wider look at the times in which he lived: the equipment, his enemies and comrades, the battles, the political climate that led to his eventual disenchantment, and new evidence about the controversial circumstances of his death. Containing previously unpublished photographs and accounts from Richthofen himself, his 'circus' and his adversaries, this book is the most up-to-date reference on the life and times of the legend.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Illustrations
30 Colour / 30 B&W
Dimensions
Height: 22 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7153-2809-5 (9780715328095)
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Person
Peter Kilduff is a distinguished historian and leading expert on Manfred von Richthofen and his era. He is author of 11 books on aviation history and has contributed numerous articles to anthologies and historical journals. Peter lives in Connecticut, USA.
Content
1 First Blood; 2 The Glory of the Name; 3 The Sky Arena; 4 The Winds of Change; 5 Command in the Air; 6 Bloody April 1917; 7 Deutschland uber Alles; 8 Gathering of Eagles; 9 Triplane Triumph; 10 The Price of Glory; 11 Plans for Victory; 12 A last Reflection; 13 Bloody April 1918; 14 Ein deutsches Requiem.