The Red Battle Flyer (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Manfred Freiherr Von Richthofen

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ISBN 10 : 1331253004 ISBN 13 : 9781331253006

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A frontline pilot’s memoir of World War I aviation, filled with sharp war stories and hard-won lessons from the cockpit.

This edition brings the gritty, firsthand voice of a legendary ace to life.

The Red Battle Flyer collects vivid scenes from the early days of aerial combat, including training mishaps, dogfights, and the rise of famed squadrons. It presents a candid portrait of a German pilot’s mindset, the camaraderie of his peers, and the evolution of air warfare through personal anecdotes and battle memories. Readers will glimpse both the chaos of the sky and the discipline behind successful pilots, framed by moments of humor, pride, and respect for fallen comrades.

Structured as a series of battlefield vignettes, the book blends tactical observations with intimate reflections on courage, fear, and the costs of war. It highlights how pilots learned to stay calm, to read the sky, and to balance pride with prudence in the heat of combat. Across encounters with famous peers and fierce enemies, the narrative stays focused on the human side of aerial warfare.

• Firsthand accounts of dogfights, tactics, and the feel of flying in cramped, early airplanes.
• Personal reflections on mentorship, teamwork, and the bonds among pilots.
• Insights into the development of air power and the challenges of early aviation technology.
• Portrayals of notable figures and moments that shaped the air war on the Western Front.

Ideal for readers of military history and aviation memoirs, this edition makes a classic aviation narrative accessible to a new generation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from The Red Battle Flyer

Some time ago a Naval Officer who was engaged on particularly hazardous duty was discussing calmly the chances that; he and his like had of surviving the war, assuming that it continued for several more years and that his particular branch of it increased its intensity. He wound up his remarks by saying, "The chief reason why I particularly want to survive the finish is that I'm so keen on comparing notes with our opposite members in the German Navy."

That is the answer to those who ask, as an important official gentleman asked recently, why this English translation of Rittmeister von Richthofen's book should be published.

About the Publisher

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, the highest scoring fighter pilot of the First World War, became an almost legendary figure after his death in action at the age of twenty-five. Although heavily edited before its release by the Imperial German government, this autobiography, begun by Richthofen while convalescing in the hospital after he suffered a severe head wound in July, 1917, is an interesting look into the mind of the man known to history as "The Red Baron". This English translation, first published in 1918, has the original preface and footnotes by C.G. Grey, which reflect the wartime animosity felt by the Allies toward their German enemy. Additional footnotes, an Appendix of Wartime photographs and an Index are also included in this new edition for 2013.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331253004
• ISBN 13: 9781331253006
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 242
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