The Red Knight of Germany: Story of Baron von Richthofen by Gibbons SUNDIAL 1927

Description: The Red Knight of Germany: The Story of Baron von Richthofen by Floyd Gibbons SUNDIAL 1927"Richthofen spent the early days of the war as a cavalry reconnaissance officer, seeing service on the Eastern and Western Fronts, but trench warfare soon had them dismounted.Set to other tasks, he swiftly became bored and frustrated; in 1915, Richthofen transferred into the Imperial German Flying Corps. In November 1916 he claimed his greatest victory, that of the British Ace Lanoe Hawker; afterwards, Hawker’s machine-gun rested above Richthofen’s bedroom door. While a distinguished fighter pilot, Richthofen was also interested in aeroplane development, making suggestions to overcome design flaws and championing the Fokker D.VII. Though Richthofen did not survive the war, his legend and all-red aircraft still capture people’s imagination over a hundred years later." Hardcover, 384 pages, illustrated; in good condition, 2 small spots on cover, no DJ. Check my other listings for more books on World War I; will combine shipping for multiple items purchased together.

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