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The Black Sheep - Paperback By Gamble, Bruce - GOOD

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Original Language
English
Brand
Unbranded
ISBN
9780891417118
Book Title
Black Sheep : the Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Length
8.4 in
Publication Year
2000
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Bruce Gamble
Genre
History
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / General, Military / Aviation
Item Weight
18.2 Oz
Item Width
5.6 in
Number of Pages
496 Pages

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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0891417117
ISBN-13
9780891417118
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1646394

Product Key Features

Book Title
Black Sheep : the Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II
Number of Pages
496 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / World War II, Military / General, Military / Aviation
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History
Author
Bruce Gamble
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.2 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.6 in

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"Behind the legend of the 'bad boy' squadron is the true story of the people, places, and events that made the outfit what it was." World War II Magazine "A sensitive revision of a controversial legend, this book stands out as one of the best extant squadron histories and as a significant contribution to the literature of air power." Publishers Weekly "Breathes new facts and new life into the Black Sheep, with not only a comprehensive account of the Marines' most famous squadron, but a detailed evaluation of a legendary subject." BARRETT TILLMAN Author of On Yankee Station From the Paperback edition., "Behind the legend of the 'bad boy' squadron is the true story of the people, places, and events that made the outfit what it was." World War II Magazine "A sensitive revision of a controversial legend, this book stands out as one of the best extant squadron histories and as a significant contribution to the literature of air power." Publishers Weekly "Breathes new facts and new life into the Black Sheep, with not only a comprehensive account of the Marines' most famous squadron, but a detailed evaluation of a legendary subject." BARRETT TILLMAN Author ofOn Yankee Station From the Paperback edition.
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With their renowned squadron leader Greg "Pappy" Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 was one of the best-known and most colorful combat units of World War II. The popular television series Baa Baa Black Sheep added to their legend--while obscuring the truly remarkable combat record of the Black Sheep and Boyington. A retired naval flight officer and former historian for the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Bruce Gamble provides a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force., With their renowned squadron leader Greg "Pappy" Boyington, Marine Fighting Squadron (VMF) 214 was one of the best-known and most colorful combat units of World War II. The popular television seriesBaa Baa Black Sheepadded to their legend--while obscuring the truly remarkable combat record of the Black Sheep and Boyington. A retired naval flight officer and former historian for the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Bruce Gamble provides a highly readable account that serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force. From the Paperback edition.
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2000
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  • by idhusmc
    04 Aug, 2010

    Excellent History of VMF-214 during WWII

    Like other books by Bruce Gamble, this book is well-researched and well-written. He traces the three very different iterations of VMF-214 during WWII - only one of which did Gregory "Pappy" Boyington command. He also exposes in detail Boyington's false claims of aerial victories, both while serving with the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers) in Burma and China and on January 3, 1944, the day he was shot down and captured by the Japanese. As a result, he generously credits Boyington with 23 victories - putting him behind Joe Foss(26) and Robert Hanson (25), as only the third highest-scoring Marine ace of WWII. For someone who wants to learn the TRUE story of VMF-214, this is the book to read.

  • by cpd701
    25 Sep, 2019

    Complete, well-researched history of World War II's famous U.S. Marine Corps VMF-214 fighter squadron, aka the "Black Sheep" squadron.

    Bruce Gamble's comprehensive and detailed chronicle of the World War II U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF-214, most popularly known as the "Black Sheep" squadron, and commanded during their most successful combat tours by their famous leader, Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, is a great addition to World War II history. Highly recommended for anyone interested in WWII, Marine Corps aviation, and U.S. fighter aircraft history.

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