The Black Sheep
The Definitive History of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II
By Bruce Gamble | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
About the book
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.
Editions of The Black Sheep
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780891416449
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780891418252
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780891417118
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307416940
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Sheep about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Black Sheep?
History and Archaeology > History > Military history > Specific wars and military campaigns > Second World War
Where can I read a sample of The Black Sheep?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780891416449
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Black Sheep?
Bruce Gamble
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Black Sheep is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780891416449) and paperback(ISBN 9780891418252) and paperback(ISBN 9780891417118) and ebook(ISBN 9780307416940)
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