The Red Knight of Germany
The Red Knight of Germany is a thrilling account of the life and times of Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary World War I German fighter pilot. Written by Floyd Gibbons, a renowned war correspondent, the book follows Richthofen's career from his early days as a cavalry officer to his rise as the most successful fighter pilot of the war. The book begins with a brief overview of the war and the development of the German air force. It then follows Richthofen's career as he quickly rises through the ranks and becomes the leader of the famous "Flying Circus" squadron. Gibbons details Richthofen's daring exploits in the air, his tactical brilliance, and his incredible skill as a pilot. The book also covers Richthofen's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his love of hunting. It also examines the controversy surrounding his death, which has been the subject of much debate over the years. The Red Knight of Germany is an exciting and informative look at one of the most famous figures of World War I. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the war or the life of Manfred von Richthofen.
By Floyd Gibbons · First published 1927 · Genre: Biography, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 11 chapters · 118,015 words
First lines
To kill and kill and kill was the cry. To burn, to destroy, to devastate, to lay waste. Men heard the madness and knew it for madness and embraced it, some with fear and some with joy. Kill or be killed.
Survive or perish.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Floyd Gibbons
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, Historical Fiction, Adventure, War
- Length: 118,015 words
- Structure: 11 chapters, 2,824 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book is a biography of Floyd Gibbons, a war correspondent who wrote about the Red Knight of Germany during World War I.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set during World War I and includes fictionalized accounts of the Red Knight of Germany.
- Adventure — The book follows Floyd Gibbons as he embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about the Red Knight of Germany.
- War — The book is set during World War I and focuses on the conflict between Germany and the Allied forces.
Tags
ace · air · airdrome · april · biography · british · day · days · death · enemy · english · feet
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI