Hunting With Richthofen

The Bodenschatz Diaries: "Sixteen months of battle with JG Freiherr von Richthofen No.1" Translated by Jan Hayzlett, the book also contains the war journal of Geschwader No.1 from 24th June 1917 to armistice.
Karl bodenschatz was the Red Baron's adjutant. This is the first time the diaries of someone so close to him have been translated from old German. The book gives us a unique insight into him and the First World War from a German viewpoint
It is an excellent photo and research reference and an entertaining read for anyone interested in the war in the air.




by Karl Bodenschatz
Published by Grub Street 1998 224pp illustrated, index. 16x23 paperback, mint.






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