One of the most brilliant fighter pilots of all time, Manfred von Richthofen had deadly prowess and a fanatic dedication to aerial warfare. A dashing airman, gallant gentleman, and killer ace, the Red Baron comes to life in this engaging biography. Researched from German sources, it includes excerpts from Richthofen's Air Combat Operations Manual, his letters, and writings. With comprehensive accounts of all the Red Baron's victories. "A richly detailed air epic."--Aviation History.

Cassell Military Classics: The Red Baron: Beyond The Legend

History

Kilduff, Peter

Military

Cassell

Richthofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron

Praise for Richthofen Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron "A lively, three-dimensional account of the world’s most famous fighter pilot. Peter Kilduff’s exhaustive research makes this the book on Richthofen." —John Toland "This book is not only an exciting true story for the general reader but also is a valuable research tool for the World War I aviation specialist. Even the Red Baron would be proud." —Peter M. Grosz, leading German aviation authority.

wiley

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.

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Recounts the greatest exploits of U.S. Navy aircraft carrier operations, providing a chart of enemy aircraft code names and looking at carriers in action

U.S. Carriers at War

Americas

UNKNO

In the formative years of military aviation, Germany played a key role, both in respect of aircraft design and air warfare strategy. Using recent research and information from recently available German archives, Kilduff describes the first "army of the air".

Germany's First Air Force 1914-1918

Europe

Motorbooks Intl

Some of the greatest exploits of US Navy aircraft carrier operations - in both the Atlantic and the Pacific - are told in this book by American aviation historian Peter Kilduff. The product of extensive research, this book portrays in personal account and from official documentation the stories of courage in the face of adversity and triumph after struggle that marked the air operations from the flight decks of the US Navy aircraft carriers at war.

Naval Inst Pr

Germany's first air force, 1914-1918

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Arms and Armour

Richthofen: Beyond the legend of the Red Baron

Telling tales of bravery above the battle zones of World War I, this book shows how early pilots managed to fly supply, reconnaissance, offensive and defensive missions. To drop bombs was as hazardous to the bomber as it was to the recipient, mid-air dog-fights could quickly end in tragedy, forced landings were common, radar was non-existent, and mid-air refuelling several decades in the future. In graphic terms, and telling several wholly new accounts of primitive military aviation events, the book describes real-life stories of courage and skill. All theatres of war and air forces are included, and technical detail is interwoven with the narrative.

Over the Battlefronts: Amazing Air Action of World War One

Arms & Armour

Take off with Baron von Richthofen and his daring colleagues--among the finest pilots of World War I. Guided by an expert who has authored an acclaimed bestselling biography of Richthofen, investigate the aviator's charismatic personality, his daring during combat, and his abilities as a teacher and squad leader. Substantive new material from German archives details his unit's history. Includes rare and previously unpublished photos. 288 pages, 35 b/w illus., 6 x 9.

The Red Baron Combat Wing: Jagdgeschwader Richthofen in Battle

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Cassell Military Classics: The Red Baron: Beyond The Legend

Richthofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron

Richthofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron

U.S. Carriers at War

Germany's First Air Force 1914-1918

U.S. Carriers at War

Germany's first air force, 1914-1918

Richthofen: Beyond the legend of the Red Baron

Over the Battlefronts: Amazing Air Action of World War One

The Red Baron Combat Wing: Jagdgeschwader Richthofen in Battle