All the papers contained nothing but fantastic stories about the war. However, for several months we had been accustomed to war talk. We had so often packed our service trunks that the whole thing had become tedious. Manfred von Richthofen accustomcontainfantastic share on social
We convinced him quickly that the possibility of war was absolutely nil and continued our festivity. On the next day we were ordered to take the field. Manfred von Richthofen absolutelycontinueconvince Change image and share on social
Of course, with the increasing number of aeroplanes one gains increased opportunities for shooting down one's enemies, but at the same time, the possibility of being shot down one's self increases. Manfred von Richthofen aeroplaneenemygain Change image and share on social
One can become enthusiastic over anything. For a time I was delighted with bomb throwing. It gave me a tremendous pleasure to bomb those fellows from above. Manfred von Richthofen bombdelightenthusiastic Change image and share on social
It is better that one's customers come to one's shop than to have to look for them abroad. Manfred von Richthofen abroadcustomershop Change image and share on social
Of course no one thought of anything except of attacking the enemy. It lies in the instinct of every German to rush at the enemy wherever he meets him, particularly if he meets hostile cavalry. Manfred von Richthofen attackcavalryenemy Change image and share on social
I never was good at learning things. I did just enough work to pass. In my opinion it would have been wrong to do more than was just sufficient, so I worked as little as possible. Manfred von Richthofen goodlearnopinion Change image and share on social
Everything depends on whether we have for opponents those French tricksters or those daring rascals, the English. I prefer the English. Frequently their daring can only be described as stupidity. In their eyes it may be pluck and daring. Manfred von Richthofen daredependenglish share on social
My dear Excellency! I have not gone to war to collect cheese and eggs, but for another purpose. Manfred von Richthofen cheesecollectdear Change image and share on social
I have had an experience which might perhaps be described as being shot down. At the same time, I call shot down only when one falls down. Today I got into trouble but I escaped with a whole skin. Manfred von Richthofen callescapeexperience Change image and share on social
