The Red Battle Flyer by Freiherr von Manfred Richthofen
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| Author | Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918 |
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| Editor | Grey, C. G. (Charles Grey), 1875-1953 |
| Translator | Barker, J. Ellis, 1870-1948 |
| LoC No. | 18013646 |
| Uniform Title | Der rote Kampfflieger. English |
| Title | The Red Battle Flyer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Red Battle Flyer" by Captain Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This memoir offers a personal insight into the experiences of one of World War I's most famous flying aces, chronicling his life from childhood through to his notable combat engagements. Richthofen, known as the "Red Baron," reflects on his family background, training, and adventures in the German Air Force, providing readers with a firsthand look at the challenges and thrills of aerial warfare. The opening of the book introduces Richthofen's family background, emphasizing the traditional military values and pursuits of the Richthofen lineage. He recalls fond memories of his upbringing and early aspirations, which were influenced by his father's military career. As he transitions into detailing the outbreak of World War I, he shares his initial thoughts and experiences as a cavalry officer. The narrative sets the stage for Richthofen's evolution into a fighter pilot, establishing the themes of bravery and the chivalric ideals that soon define his identity as the legendary aviator he would become. This introduction lays a rich foundation for the stories and reflections that will follow in his engaging account of air combat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918 |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German |
| Subject | Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Biography |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41159 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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