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Death Was Their Co-Pilot: Aces of the Skies
Michael Dorflinger
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Description for Death Was Their Co-Pilot: Aces of the Skies
Hardback. This volume introduces the fighter pilots of World War I, including the infamous "Red Baron" Manfred von Richthofen as well as numerous others. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 3JJF; HBG; HBLW; HBWN; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 166 x 25. Weight in Grams: 686.
It was in World War I that the skies first became a battlefield, with nations seeking to decide military outcomes off the ground. This volume introduces the fighter pilots of World War I, including the infamous Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen. In addition to this iconic flying ace, the author presents the thrilling biographies of numerous others and recounts their exploits and the tragedies they suffered. Likewise, the book illustrates the Great War's historical background and documents the increasing sophistication of aviation technology and warfare.
It was in World War I that the skies first became a battlefield, with nations seeking to decide military outcomes off the ground. This volume introduces the fighter pilots of World War I, including the infamous Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen. In addition to this iconic flying ace, the author presents the thrilling biographies of numerous others and recounts their exploits and the tragedies they suffered. Likewise, the book illustrates the Great War's historical background and documents the increasing sophistication of aviation technology and warfare.
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473859289
SKU
V9781473859289
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Ref
99-2
About Michael Dorflinger
Historian Michael D rflinger has worked as a lecturer and author for many years, with a particular interest in the history and careers of the First World War fighter aces.
Reviews for Death Was Their Co-Pilot: Aces of the Skies
The book is filled with so many stories of heroism and patriotism, it is hard to pick the best examples... If you are looking for a book that shows the facts and figures, but also goes deep beyond them, then this book is for you.
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