Red Baron [Hardcover]

Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen (Author), S. Ulanoff (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1980

"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his eventual disenchantment and new evidence about the controversial circumstances of his death.Containing previously unpublished photographs and accounts from Richthofen himself, his 'circus' and his adversaries, this book is the most up-to-date reference on the life and times of the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.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

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. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 241 pages
• Publisher: Aero Pub Inc; New edition edition (September 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0816879257
• ISBN-13: 978-0816879250
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,256,754 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of WW 1 Air Combat, September 15, 2005

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Fyrelore (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Red Baron (Paperback)

I first read this book when I was in high school. After I finished it and returned it to the library I then promptly checked it out again. After that I came on Amazon to try and find it and found the first American printing of it in hardback (the same edition that the school had) and bought it. As many times as I've read it now I always laugh at some points and enjoy the book the same as I did when I first read it. If you want a good non-fiction book on World War 1 then get this.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for WWI aviation buffs, December 19, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Red Baron. (Hardcover)

This is an excellent title, the best I've read on WWI aviation. Not for the quality of the writing but because the author is Manfred von Richtofen himself. It also includes chapters by his younger brother Lothar, another German ace, and Capt. Roy Brown, who is credited with shooting the Red Baron down. A great book! Hope you can find a copy. (Can't have mine :-)) Patrick Williams

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best WWI Book Ever Written, March 16, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Red Baron. (Hardcover)

An autobiography of the Red Baron... need I say more? The writing makes you feel as if you were actually in the war. Lothar does a great job of describing von Richthofen's funeral. There is also a good description by Captain Browne (Brown?) of how he was shot down. A definite must-have.