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Originally Posted by Gregvan
Here is a children's book on the life of Richthofen, illustrated by the prolific illustrator Harry Schaare ...
The illustrations are nice if a bit basic, but the text of this book has to be one of the weirdest version's of MvR's life that I have read anywhere. 
Greg |
Hi There Greg!
Yes, I bought the book for my son several years ago ... though no great fascination for Great War aviation was fostered, the volume, unlike many, does remain on the shelf. The book is quite interesting and, as noted, bizarre! Elements of the tale considered, the artwork is, if not accurate in respect of markings, surprisingly detailed in such aspects as medals and radiators.
I quite enjoy noting the comment on the dust jacket about author Richard A. Boning who "studied the Baron's own correspodence, diaries of his contemporaries, as well as army and medical records of his time. Finally, the pieces of the puzzle that has long baffled and intrigued students of World War I fell into place".
Kirk