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Black Sheep : The Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II by Bruce Gamble (1998, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100891416447
ISBN-139780891416449
eBay Product ID (ePID)837256
Product Key Features
Book TitleBlack Sheep : the Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War II
Publication Year1998
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorBruce Gamble
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length8.7 in
Item Width5.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-011492
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 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." " "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 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.
LC Classification NumberD790.G27B58 1998
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