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The Black Sheep - Paperback By Gamble, Bruce - GOOD
US $9.00
ApproximatelyRM 37.39
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- MPN
- Does not apply
- 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
- 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
About this product
Product Identifiers
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
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.2 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"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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Synopsis
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., 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.
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