Above The Lines

Above The Lines is the third volume in Grub Street's acclaimed series on aces of WWI which began with Above The Trenches (UK and Commonwealth aces) and Over The Front (French and American). The unprecedented depth of research has created an essential and unique source of reference for historians and like its predecessors, Above The Lines now outlines in exhaustive and comprehensive detail the biographies of the aces of the German Air Service, Naval Air Service and Flanders Marine Corps.

Introductory notes provide, in the majority of cases, place and date of birth, previous military service, decorations and postwar career. But, again, the most extraordinary achievement of the authors is in their research into the claims of the pilots, and especially Manfred von Richthofen. In every case, the biographies include a full list of all claims made, by date, time and location, together with the type of aircraft.

There are also over 200 photographs - many of which are extremely rare and published here for the first time-making this once more a momentous publication of true historical value.