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NOVA - Who Killed the Red Baron?

directed by: Peter Nicholson

: NOVA - Who Killed the Red Baron?
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781593751081
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, NTSC
ISBN: 1593751087
Label: WGBH Boston
Manufacturer: WGBH Boston
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: WGBH Boston
Region Code: 1
Release Date: January 06, 2004
Running Time: 60 minutes
Sales Rank: 50799
Studio: WGBH Boston
Theatrical Release Date: 2003



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Description:
On April 21, 1918, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, Manfred von Richthofen took off in his bright red Fokker triplane on what was to be his final mission. The legendary Red Baron plunged into a furious dogfight against Allied fighters, and was last seen hotly pursuing a Sopwith Camel deep into Allied territory. What happened next has been debated and disputed for more than 80 years. The triplane landed roughly in a field with the famous ace, who had an astounding 80 kills to his name, shot dead through the chest by a single bullet. But who was the triggerman who downed the Red Baron?

Since that fateful day, many have received or claimed credit for the Red Baron's demise. But now, with the help of modern forensics and recently discovered eyewitness accounts, NOVA discloses a probable new identity for his killer.

Featuring state-of-the-art animation and vivid aerial footage of original and replica fighters re-enacting the ferocious dogfights of World War I, NOVA cracks one of the most puzzling of all aviation mysteries. Along the way, NOVA also reveals the extraordinary story of how World War I air combat advanced from a gentlemanly sport to a grim and deadly science in just four short years.

Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired.

On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: Letterboxed.



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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Interesting but not conclusive
Although I found this most interesting and informative, I was rather disappointed to find that it ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Tracking the Baron
Telling three stories in one, "Who Killed the Red Baron?" is another excellent episode of Nova. The ... Read More


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