The Red Baron

The Red Baron

Your Guide to the Twentieth Century explores the life and reputation of the Red Baron.

Der Rote Kampfflieger

This link takes you to a translated version of the Red Baron's Der Rote Kampfflieger (The Red Battle Flyer). Providing excellent source material, it was written and published during the Great War, concerns his flying and is augmented by the site's small, but very illuminating, introduction. You save load time by accessing each chapter individually, making the whole book easier to read.

The Death of the Red Baron

This long exploration of the Red Baron's death is supported by a readers' comment section.

The Red Baron

A biographical essay about the Red Baron.

Who Killed the Red Baron?

Created in conjunction with a television programme by PBS, this site explores several competing theories as to who killed the Red Baron, looks at US pilots who flew against him and tries to get into the Baron’s mind.