What constitutes the legend of Dolfo Galland

[Ruy Horta]

Originally Posted by Adriano Baumgartner

Good night to all!
1- He cared about his airmen (as Franek pointed out positively)

Not all share this feeling, see for instance Steinhilpher and Steinhof.

Agree that Galland was very effective in self promotion and knew how to play his former enemy (flattery). His Spitfire comment (depicting him both as a rebel and again flattering his enemy) is also part of this legend. His leading the "Top Gun" Unit in the West also makes him a prime candidate for fame.

1. Self promotion (during and after the war)
2. Rebel
3. Western Theatre
4. Top Units (JG 26 and JV 44)
5. (early) Succes