| In the Footsteps of the Red Baron Contributor(s): Franks, Norman (Author), O'Connor, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844150879 ISBN-13: 9781844150878 Publisher: Pen & Sword Military OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Ruchthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III a bright red was was nicknamed the Red Baron. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War I - Transportation | Aviation - General |
| Dewey: 940.449 |
| LCCN: 2005440331 |
| Series: Battleground Europe |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.61" W x 8.45" (0.52 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1919 |
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| Publisher Description: Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Richthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III a bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. In June 1917, Richthofen was appointed commander of the German Flying Circus. Made up of Germany's top fighter pilots, this new unit was highly mobile and could be quickly sent to any part of the Western Front where it was most needed. Richthofen and his pilots achieved immediate success during the air war over Ypres during August and September. Manfred von Richthofen was killed on 21st April 1918. Richthofen had destroyed 80 allied aircraft, the highest score of any fighter pilot during the First World War. This book is divided into three sectors of the WWI front line in which von Richthofen operated. Each area is conveniently reached within hours. Airfield sites, memorials and the graves of Manfred's famous victims are described and directions for the battlefield walker are included with information on related museums and historic sites with special association with this most famous of fighter pilots. |
Contributor Bio(s): Franks, Norman: - Norman Franks is a respected historian and author. Previous titles for Pen and Sword include InThe Footsteps of the Red Baron (co-authored with Mike OConnor), The Fighting Cocks, RAF Fighter Pilots Over Burma, Dogfight, The Fallen Few of the Battle of Britain (with Nigel McCrery) and Dowdings Eagles. Over the course of his career, Frank has published some of the most compelling works on First World War fighter aviation, being one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.O'Connor, Mike: - Mike O'Connor is an author and historian. |
