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Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von
1892
1918
Red Baron
Richthofen, Manfred Albrecht, Freiherr von
Richthofen, Capt. Manfred Freiherr von
Rote Baron
Rote Freiherr
Rote Kampfflieger
Richthofen, Eddie
Grey, C. G. (Charles Grey)
1875
1953
Grey, Charles G. (Charles Grey)
Barker, J. Ellis
1870
1948
Eltzbacher, O.
Barker, T. Ellis
18013646
Der rote Kampfflieger. English
The Red Battle Flyer
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Fighter_Pilot
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"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.)
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Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German
Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Biography
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations
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