Red Baron WW1 History Book - Battleground Europe Series - Perfect for Aviation Enthusiasts & Military History Buffs

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Red Baron WW1 History Book - Battleground Europe Series - Perfect for Aviation Enthusiasts & Military History Buffs

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Manfred von Richthofen became a fighter pilot on the Western Front in August 1916. By January 1917, Richthofen had shot down fifteen aircraft had been appointed commander of his own unit. He painted the fuselage of his Albatros D-III a bright red and was nicknamed the Red Baron. In June 1917, Richthofen was appointed commander of the German Flying Circus. Made up of Germany's top fighter pilots, this new unit was highly mobile and could be quickly sent to any part of the Western Front where it was most needed. Richthofen and his pilots achieved immediate success during the air war over Ypres during August and September. Manfred von Richthofen was killed on 21st April 1918. Richthofen had destroyed 80 allied aircraft, the highest score of any fighter pilot during the First World War. This book is divided into three sectors of the WWI front line in which von Richthofen operated. Each area is conveniently reached within hours. Airfield sites, memorials and the graves of Manfred's famous victims are described and directions for the battlefield walker are included with information on related museums and historic sites with special association with this most famous of fighter pilots.

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This is a terrific book from the Battleground Europe series by Michael O'Connor who has also capably executed a series of books dedicated to World War One Aviation, the Airfields and Airmen series. Here are the links to these books AIRFIELDS AND AIRMEN : CAMBRAI (Battleground Europe) AIRFIELDS AND AIRMEN : YPRES (Battleground Europe) AIRFIELDS AND AIRMEN OF ARRAS (Battleground Europe) AIRFIELDS AND AIRMEN : SOMME (Battleground Europe) AIRFIELDS AND AIRMEN OF THE CHANNEL COAST (Battleground I). In the Footsteps of the Red Baron is an essential guide to the victory log of Baron Manfred von Richthofen as it clarifies the victims and the locations of their final resting place and pays tribute to their courage and sacrifice. Michael O'Connor has made it easy for the reader to visit the cemeteries where the airmen can be found and provides an excellent visual for those readers who cannot go and visit. This volume is very well illustrated with photos and loaded with details about the "knights of the air". Here are some links to the Red Baron in case you are interested. The Red Fighter Pilot: The Autobiography of the Red Baron The Illustrated Red Baron: The Life and Times of Manfred von Richthofen Also Michael O'Connor's collaborator, Norman Franks, a highly regarded aerohistorian has a volume dedicated to the Red Baron's victims which you may find interesting. UNDER THE GUNS OF THE RED BARON: The Complete Record of Von Richthofen's Victories and Victims Fully Illustrated Another excellent book would be Greg Van Wyngarden's 'Richthofen's Circus': Jagdgeschwader Nr 1 (Aviation Elite Units) which goes into more detail on the airmen that flew with the Red Baron. See my review of this book for more details! If you are curious about the Red Baron's final flight and the controversy surrounding his demise you may wish to look at this link: The Red Baron's Last Flight: An In-Depth Investigation into what Really Happened on the Day Von Richthofen was Shot Down

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