Charles Nungesser (1892-1927) became the third highest scoring ace in French service during World War I with 43 claimed kills (3 shared). In 1914, he was with the 2nd Regiment of Hussars. His first fight was a ground skirmish behind the lines. His actual citation reads: “Brigadier [Corporal] of the 2nd Light Cavalry Regiment, on … Continue reading Nungesser’s first battle