Floyd Gibbons

The Red Knight of Germany (eBook, ePUB)

The Legendary Red Baron: A Tale of WWI Aviation and Heroism

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Floyd Gibbons' 'The Red Knight of Germany' is a captivating account of the infamous German World War I pilot, Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. The book delves into the life and exploits of this legendary figure through a blend of historical facts and engaging storytelling. Gibbons masterfully weaves a narrative that transports readers to the skies of war-torn Europe, providing a vivid portrayal of aerial combat and the complexities of warfare during this period. The meticulous attention to detail and the gripping descriptions create a vivid tapestry of the Red Baron's life and times, making this a must-read for history enthusiasts. The book is a timeless classic that offers valuable insights into the valiant yet tragic life of one of the most iconic figures of World War I. Floyd Gibbons' expertise as a war correspondent and his passion for storytelling shine through in this meticulously researched and beautifully written book, making it a valuable addition to any history buff's collection.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 294
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338083227
• Artikelnr.: 64077734

Autorenporträt

Floyd Gibbons was a noted war correspondent who wore a patch over the eye he lost while reporting on World War I in France. He died Sept. 24, 1939, of a heart attack. His death cut short plans to return to Europe to report on the outbreak of hostilities in World War II. He had roved the world as an ace reporter and was shipwrecked and wounded along the way. Gibbons first made a name for himself as a war correspondent when he reported Villa's raid on Columbus, N.M., in March 1916. He later accompanied Gen. John Pershing on his dash into Mexico on a punitive expedition. As an aftermath, he wrote a widely published series of articles disclosing poorly equipped state troops on the Mexican border. He became a London correspondent for the Chicago Tribune in 1917. As a passenger on the S.S. Laconia, which was torpedoed and sunk off the Irish coast the night of Feb. 25, 1917, Gibbons cabled a 4,000-word account of the disaster in which American lives were lost. He reported on World War I in France and lost his eye at the Battle of Chateau-Thierry. He was born in Washington, D.C., July 16, 1887. He attended Gonzaga College and Georgetown University. Gibbons began his newspaper work on the Minneapolis Daily News in 1907 and later worked on the Milwaukee Free Press and the Minneapolis Tribune. Gibbons also covered part of Italy's conquest of Ethiopia in 1932. He was stationed in Shanghai, from where he covered the beginning of the Japanese invasion of Manchukuo.