Stumbled upon this the other day... a 2003 NOVA/PBS program on MvR's last fight. Primary focus is on investigating and evaluating the conflicting accounts of what happened, who actually shot him down, etc. It's actually pretty good.
Below you'll find links to the video itself (hosted on YouTube) and the NOVA website that includes additional links to:
Articles, and Overview, and Slide Shows
- Inside the Baron's Mind: Manfred von Richthofen's writings reveal a supremely confident man who wound up resigned to his fate.
- Americans Against the Baron: Hundreds of young U.S. pilots joined Allied forces as they battled the Germans in the skies over Europe.
- Explore Competing Theories: Conflicting eyewitness accounts have led to many possible scenarios for the Red Baron's death.
- The Aerial Arms Race: New models of fighter planes on both sides of the conflict spurred a game of cat and mouse between daring aces.
You'll also find a description of the TV program, links & books, a teacher's guide, and a program transcript.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0MkXRLos0o
Program Page: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/redbaron/
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