| Author |
Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918 |
| Uniform Title |
Der rote Kampfflieger. Finnish
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| Title |
Punainen lentohävittäjä
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Fighter_Pilot
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jari Koivisto and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Punainen lentohävittäjä" by Freiherr von Manfred Richthofen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the experiences and reflections of the renowned German fighter pilot during World War I, detailing his journey from a young cadet to one of the war's most legendary aviators. Richthofen, famously known as the "Red Baron," narrates his exploits in the cockpit, sharing the thrill and danger of aerial combat. The opening of the work introduces readers to Richthofen's military background and family history, providing context for his later accomplishments as a pilot. He reflects on his early education and formative years in cadet school, his initial enlistment into the army, and the gradual onset of World War I, setting the stage for the adventures that follow. Richthofen describes the atmosphere of anticipation and naivety among his peers as they prepare for what they believe will be a brief conflict. This introduction establishes the tone of the memoir, blending personal anecdotes with historical events and hinting at the challenges he will face in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German
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| Subject |
Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Biography
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59835 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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