The Black Sheep : the definitive account of Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in World War II / Bruce Gamble.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gamble, Bruce.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Marine Fighter Squadron, 214th--History.

United States.

United States. Marine Fighter Squadron, 214th.

World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American.

World War, 1939-1945.

World War, 1939-1945--Regimental histories--United States.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Area.

History.

Physical Description:

x, 466 pages, 20 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Novato, CA : Presidio, [1998]

Summary:

With their legendary 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 much of the Black Sheep's, and Boyington's, truly remarkable combat record. Author Gamble's highly readable account serves to both correct and extend the record of this premier fighting force.

Contents:

1 Dark Days 7

2 Starting From Scratch 14

3 Shellbacks and Submarines 36

4 The Storm Before the Calm 44

5 Cactus 56

6 First Blood 81

7 Resting Up, Down Under 102

8 "The Ewe is Mighty Sweet" 113

9 The Swashbucklers 133

10 "He Could Fly Better Drunk..." 168

11 "Poor Little Lambs" 181

12 The Bullets Fly 197

13 "Come On Up and Fight" 243

14 A Little Trouble in Paradise 271

15 Islands in the Sun 286

16 Black Sheep Falling 306

17 Black Sheep Scattered 343

18 Starting Over 357

19 Inferno 382

20 The Last Sheep Home 404.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 454-457) and index.

ISBN:

0891416447

OCLC:

38504373