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Black sheep : the life of Pappy Boyington / John F. Wukovits.
Van Pelt Library D790.473 214th .W85 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wukovits, John F., 1944-
- Series:
- Library of naval biography
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Boyington, Gregory, 1912-1988.
- Boyington, Gregory.
- United States. Marine Corps.
- World War, 1939-1945--Aerial operations, American.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Oceania.
- World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons, Japanese.
- Fighter pilots--United States--Biography.
- Fighter pilots.
- United States.
- Marines--United States--Biography.
- Marines.
- United States. Marine Corps--Biography.
- United States. Marine Fighter Squadron, 214th.
- Heroes--United States--Biography.
- Heroes.
- Prisoners of war--Japan--Biography.
- Prisoners of war.
- Japan.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 249 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, [2011]
- Summary:
- Author Wukovits, a military expert specializing in the Pacific theater of WWII, presents an account of the turbulent life of Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, the top US Marine fighter pilot in the Pacific theater, concentrating on the accomplishments of his military career rather than his character flaws. The author details Boyington's early life with his abusive parents, his military career and service with the Flying Tigers in Burma and China, his feats as a Corsair pilot in the South Pacific, and his time in Japanese prison camps. The author argues that Boyington had a spotty record with the Flying Tigers because they treated him as an outsider, and demonstrates that he excelled as the leader of the Black Sheep Squadron. The book includes a chronology and b&w historical photos. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
- Contents:
- "A chained animal just striding to get loose"
- "He was restless and lonesome"
- "This was real. This was war"
- "Only have to fight the Japs now"
- "I am going to save you guys"
- "We had pride; we had class; and we were winners"
- "They can't kill me"
- "I'll meet you guys in a San Diego bar"
- "I knew Greg Boyington at his best
- in combat."
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-237) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781591149774
- 1591149770
- OCLC:
- 671386349
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