| Author |
Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918 |
| Title |
Der rote Kampfflieger
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Fighter_Pilot
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| Credits |
Produced by Markus Brenner, Irma Spehar and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Der rote Kampfflieger" by Freiherr von Manfred Richthofen is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book offers a firsthand perspective on the experiences of one of the most renowned ace pilots of World War I, detailing his journey from a young cadet to a celebrated fighter pilot. It explores themes of personal courage, the evolution of aerial combat, and the author's reflections on warfare. At the start of the narrative, Richthofen provides insight into his family background, tracing the military lineage of the Richthofen name and his own upbringing. He describes his experiences in the cadet corps, his initial entry into the army, and the early days of the war, highlighting the mixture of youthful eagerness and naiveté that characterized his views on combat. The opening sets a personal tone, combining biographical elements with Richthofen’s observations on military life, emphasizing both the regimented discipline of cadet training and the chaotic realities of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
Richthofen, Manfred, Freiherr von, 1892-1918
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, German
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German
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| Subject |
Fighter pilots -- Germany -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24572 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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