Richthofen : beyond the legend of the Red Baron / Peter Kilduff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kilduff, Peter.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918.

Richthofen, Manfred.

World War, 1914-1918--Aerial operations, German.

World War, 1914-1918.

Fighter pilots--Germany--Biography.

Fighter pilots.

Germany.

Germany. Luftwaffe--Biography.

Germany. Luftwaffe.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : J. Wiley & Sons, 1994.

Summary:

Based upon a wealth of carefully researched and verified documentation from the newly opened archives in East Germany, this riveting book traces the development of German fighter aviation from early single aircraft aerial ambushes to the massed attacks of the Jagdgeschwader I - the battle force that Richthofen developed into a highly effective air weapon. Examining the most celebrated WWI flying ace's role as air fighter, leader and strategist, the author delves deeper than anyone previously to find the truth behind the myths surrounding Richthofen for 70 years. Features never before published personal writings by the Red Baron, including his own Air Combat Operations Manual, along with observations from his comrades, admirers, and enemies. Includes striking full-color and numerous rare archive photos.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-248) and index.

ISBN:

0471120332

OCLC:

31816413