The quality of Franks’ accompanying text and scholarship is assured, and The Red Baron: A History in Pictures merits a positive recommendation.

Over the Front - Autumn 2022 issue

"This nice, compact bio of Manfred von Richthofen includes a lot of photos of the Red Baron as well as associated Allied pilots and personalities mentioned in the text."

Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, July 2022

"The book itself is presented in a handsome hardbound package, using good quality paper for great photo reproduction, and a thoughtful, well-organized overview from the beginning to the twilight days of this iconic airman."

Large Scale Planes, June 2022

In summation, 'The Red Baron - A History in Pictures' is recommended.

Over the Front

If you are a Red Baron fan, this book is a must-have. Even if you are new to the topic, the text provides an excellent introduction to his career. Recommended.

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Readers love a book that delivers what it promises, and the latest offering from veteran WWI aviation author Norman Franks does just that. Franks, who co-authored what is still regarded as the authoritative list of Manfred von Richthofen's victories two decades ago, now brings us one of the finest photo collections of the Red Baron in his new book.

"The Red Baron, A History in Pictures" is suitable for readers new to the topic because it also provides a concise narrative of the pilot's life and death in a chronological and easy to understand sequence. The information is readable, enjoyable and engaging for both the hardcore WWI aviation enthusiast and the reader of casual interest.

However, the text does not pretend to bring volumes of new information to light and those expecting yet another investigation into the Red Baron's mysterious death will be disappointed. Yes, Franks does a fine job of recounting Richthofen's death as it is now understood. But this book is about photos. Lots of them. Some familiar, many not so familiar, yet all faithfully reproduced in good quality and more importantly, suitable size. This is perhaps the best single chronological collection of Richthofen photos yet produced and in that regard, this book is a gem.

In the book's final chapter, Franks almost apologizes for tackling the topic of the Red Baron again since so many other works on the subject are also available. But no apology is necessary. The book's photos are so complete and thorough that a reader could take this book to France and use it as a guide to successfully relocate the positions of the guns that shot at the Red Baron on April 21, 1918 and the exact field where Germany's leading ace crashed to his death.

For those new to the subject of WWI aviation, this book will entertain and stimulate the imagination. For those who have studied it for decades, it is an indispensable collection of must-have photos, all easily accessible in a single volume. Either way, it makes a wonderful addition to your library.

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The Indy Squadron Dispatch

There are not really that many iconic figures from the first world war that warrant volumes concentrating solely on them and their exploits. Manfred von Richthofen is one who deserves it, and his story has been told a dozen or more times in the form of biographies, but Norman Franks's book goes one stage further and tells the Red Baron's story photographically. Another amazing Pen and Sword book for your collection.

Books Monthly, Paul Norman