WW2 Bunker
Ace of the Iron Cross
Ace of the Iron Cross
Author: Ernst Udet
Condition: Good
Couldn't load pickup availability
Ernst Udet's Ace of the Iron Cross is a vivid first‑person memoir of one of Germany's most celebrated World War I fighter aces, tracing his experiences in the air war on the Western Front. Written with a mix of technical detail and personal reflection, the book recounts dogfights, squadron life, the evolving tactics and machines of early military aviation, and the psychological toll of combat, offering a rare contemporary perspective on the emergence of aerial warfare from the viewpoint of a frontline pilot.
Presented in English with German translation, this volume functions as both biography and personal narrative (Mein Fliegerleben), and is catalogued under World War I aviation and German military biography; the author is Ernst Udet (1896–1941). The edition includes photographic plates/illustrations that complement Udet's recollections and is identified by ISBN13 9780668051637, making it useful for researchers and enthusiasts seeking primary‑source testimony on German fighter pilots and First World War air operations.
Share
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title: Ace of the Iron Cross
Author: Ernst Udet
Subjects (Library / Archive metadata):
Udet, Ernst, 1896–1941
World War, 1914–1918 — Personal narratives, German
Type of Book
Biography
Personal narrative / memoir
Theater(s) of War Covered
Main Nation(s) Involved
Branch / Service Focus
Visual Content
Notable Historical Figure Featured
Classification-Oriented Keywords / Tags
World War I air combat
World War, 1914–1918 — aviation
World War, 1914–1918 — personal narratives, German
German fighter pilots
Air pilots — Germany — biography
Military biography — Germany
Combat pilots — First World War
Western Front — air operations (World War I)
German air service (World War I)
Flying aces — Germany
Ernst Udet, 1896–1941
Mein Fliegerleben (English translation)
First World War memoir
Personal account of air war
Illustrated military memoir (presence of photo plates)
Book Condition: Good
Book Condition: Good
You’ve reached the divisional archives. Whether you are looking for the technical blueprints of a Panzer, the gritty memoirs of an infantryman, or a bird’s-eye view of the Pacific Theater, we’ve got your intel right here. Our collection ranges from technical specs and biographies to rare photo journals and historical novels.
Before you enlist a new title into your personal library, check the Condition Report below to see how much action these volumes have seen:
New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
