The Red Knight of Germany

The Red Knight of Germany is a historical novel by Floyd Gibbons that tells the story of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron, a legendary World War I fighter pilot from Germany. The book chronicles Richthofen's rise to fame as an ace pilot and his battles with other famous pilots of the war, including the British pilot Roy Brown, who is credited with shooting down Richthofen in 1918. The novel is based on extensive research and interviews with surviving members of Richthofen's squadron, as well as accounts from other pilots and historians of the time. It provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of the air battles of World War I, including the tactics and strategies used by both sides, as well as the personal experiences and emotions of the pilots involved. The Red Knight of Germany is also a character study of Richthofen himself, exploring his motivations, beliefs, and personality as well as his relationships with his fellow pilots and his superiors. The book paints a complex and nuanced portrait of a man who was both a hero and a villain, a skilled and daring pilot who was also responsible for the deaths of many Allied pilots. Overall, The Red Knight of Germany is a gripping and informative account of one of the most famous figures of World War I, and a valuable contribution to the history of aviation and warfare.1927. The story of Baron von Richthofen, Germany's great war bird. Manfred von Richthofen was known as the Red Knight or, more commonly, the Red Baron due to the color of his plane. As a German aviator in World War I, he was attributed with eighty kills, or enemy planes shot down, and ended up being killed in action in 1918.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.