Bibliograph

Fall of the Red Baron, World War I aerial tactics and the death of Von Richthofen, Leon Bennett

Type

Label

Fall of the Red Baron, World War I aerial tactics and the death of Von Richthofen, Leon Bennett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 208-210) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fall of the Red Baron

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

971462630

Responsibility statement

Leon Bennett

Sub title

World War I aerial tactics and the death of Von Richthofen

Summary

Fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) lacked innate aerobatic ability. As a tyro, he attempted to solve this problem through denial, going so far as to sneer at stunting as pointless. Great War air combat experience proved quite the reverse, and so we would anticipate a short and sad fighting life for the fellow. Yet the Red Baron became the Great War's single greatest scorer, as measured by total victories. How did he do it? This book is concerned with tactics, especially those tactics used by the Red Baron and his opponents. It offers the how and why of Great War aerial combat

Target audience

adult

Creator