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The Red Baron: A Lesson in Literally Altering History

Baron Manfred von Richthofen (The Red Baron) was a WWI German flying ace who altered the books in order to give himself 80 confirmed air combat victories. He was a member of an aristocratic family with many famous relatives who pressured him into his dishonest actions.

Sergeant Alvin “Peppermint Pattie” York

Sergeant Alvin York (December 13, 1887 - September 2, 1964) was a United State soldier, famous for his accomplishments during World War I, and also for the peppermint pattie named in his honor.