We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the next day we were ordered to take the field.
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Now I am within thirty yards of him. He must fall. The gun pours out its stream of lead. Then it jams. Then it reopens fire. That jam almost saved his life.
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Birth: | 2nd May, 1892 |
Death: | 21st April, 1918 |
Nationality: | German |
Profession: | Aviator |
Manfred von Richthofen was a German fighter pilot with the Imperial German Army Air Service during World War I. He is considered the top ace of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat ictories. Richthofen was shot down and killed near Amiens on 21 April 1918. There has been considerable discussion and debate regarding aspects of his career, especially the circumstances of his death.
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