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UNDER THE GUNS OF THE RED BARON
THE COMPLETE RECORD OF VON RICHTHOFEN'S VICTORIES AND VICTIMS FULLY ILLUSTRATED |
| By: |
Norman Franks, Hal Giblin, Nigel McCrery |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1904943977 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781904943976 |
| Publisher: |
GRUB STREET |
| Pub. date: |
30 September, 2007 |
| Pages: |
224 |
| Description: |
Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen was the most feared and celebrated of all German pilots in World War I. This book details the lives of all of his 123 victims (over 100 of whom are depicted), and provides a blow-by-blow account of their encounter with the man. |
| Synopsis: |
In the autumn of 2007, ninety years after this legendary fighter fell to earth, there will be a full length feature film released in the UK and Germany simply entitled "The Red Baron", with Joseph Fiennes in the lead role. Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen was the most feared and celebrated of all German pilots in World War I, and has become one of the iconic figures of history. This book, by three respected historians, has researched in detail the lives of all of his 123 victims (over 100 of whom are depicted), and provides a blow-by-blow account of their encounter with the great man - a unique compilation of material. |
| Illustrations: |
colour paintings & b/w photos throughout |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Grub Street |
| Returns: |
Returnable |