NOVA | Who Killed the Red Baron?

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.

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