The Red Baron: A History in Pictures

A new collection of photographs has been released to commemorate the centenary of Manfred von Richthofen's death and the end of the Great War. The collection includes fascinating images illustrating the places in which the Red Baron lived and fought between 1916 and 1918, and represents the entire span of his recorded history in pictures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2022
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary Red Baron, has remained a prominent figure in the study of the First World War since his recognition as one of the most celebrated fighter pilot aces of the conflict. As we approach the centenary of his demise and the conclusion of the Great War, it seems an appropriate moment to present a fresh arrangement of photographs encompassing the entirety of his wartime service. Since the publication of his earlier works exploring similar themes, a steady stream of new information has reached the author. While none of it directly contradicts the findings of earlier publications, by consolidating them here, he has been able to retain some noteworthy observations.

Following several recent visits to Belgium and Northern France, Frank has managed to acquire captivating images that depict the locations where the Red Baron resided and engaged in combat between 1916 and 1918. This collection represents the complete chronicle of von Richthofen's recorded history in photographs, encompassing both familiar and lesser-known images, as well as iconic and widely circulated ones. For the first time, all of these photographs are gathered under one roof, providing a comprehensive and immersive view of the Red Baron's remarkable life and career.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399085236