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" presents a vivid and gripping account of the life and exploits of Manfred von Richthofen, the legendary German fighter pilot of World War I. Through a blend of firsthand narrative and detailed anecdotal evidence, Gibbons employs a prose style that is both engaging and evocative, capturing the thrill of aerial dogfights and the harsh realities of war. The book is situated within the burgeoning genre of war literature, marked by its authentic portrayal of the psychological and physical challenges faced by combatants in an era of technological advancement and industrialized warfare. Floyd Gibbons, an acclaimed journalist and war correspondent, draws upon his experiences from the front lines of World War I, lending credibility and immediacy to his narrative. His nuanced understanding of the complexities of aerial warfare and the charismatic figure of the Red Baron likely stemmed from his personal encounters with aviators and his commitment to documenting the human experiences within the larger context of conflict. Gibbons'Äô background highlights his ability to elucidate the psychological motivations behind the legendary status of the Red Knight. "The Red Knight of Germany" is highly recommended for readers interested in military history, aviation, or the human stories woven into the fabric of war. Gibbons'Äô meticulous research and engaging storytelling make this work not only informative but also an enthralling read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of one of history'Äôs most captivating flying aces.

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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.