Sabaton released The Red Baron on their 2019 album The Great War, an album built around stories from World War I. The song tells the story of Manfred von Richthofen, the German fighter pilot nicknamed the Red Baron for his red-painted aircraft and remarkable record in aerial combat. Sabaton have built a large following by turning historical battles and figures into fast, anthemic power metal, and this track became a favourite for history fans and gamers alike. Short clips now circulate widely in edits, where its heroic tone instantly signals courage, speed and battle.