An Aviator's Field Book by Oswald Boelcke
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"An Aviator's Field Book" by Oswald Boelcke is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically during the First World War. The book consists of field reports from the brave German aviator Oswald Boelcke, detailing his aerial experiences and military operations from August 1914 to October 1916. The narrative captures the excitement and dangers of aviation during wartime, providing insight into the life of military pilots and the evolution of
air combat. The opening of the work introduces the life and beginnings of Oswald Boelcke as a fighter pilot, highlighting his early military aspirations, training, and the onset of the war. He recounts various experiences, from mobilization to flying missions alongside his brother Wilhelm, emphasizing the educational aspects of aviation and his innate desire for action. The entries showcase the camaraderie among pilots and the challenges they faced, including navigating enemy fire, aerial dogfights, and the psychological toll of their experiences, all while describing their thrilling encounters in the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Boelcke, Oswald, 1891-1916 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hirsch, Robert Reynold |
| LoC No. | 18004236 |
| Uniform Title | Held in de Lucht. English |
| Title |
An Aviator's Field Book Being the field reports of Oswald Bölcke, from August 1, 1914 to October 28, 1916 |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, German |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations |
| Subject | Boelcke, Oswald, 1891-1916 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30011 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30011-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 701 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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