The Black Sheep
by Bruce Gamble
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Author: Bruce GambleEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-04-15
ISBN: 0891417117
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Presidio Press
Book Reviews of The Black Sheep
Book Review: Son of Black Sheep veteran approves this book.
Summary: 5 Stars
My father is written about in this book and other people's critique of Gamble's writing in regards to Boynton - especially about being captive - is insulting. Gamble thoroughly researched this book by interviewing LIVING MEMBERS OF THIS SQUADRON, my father being one of them.
Gamble combined official Naval and Marine Corps records along with actual life experiences into this book. For the over all accounting of the 214, this book is as complete as possible and well written. I found myself emmersed in this book from the start and found it hard to put down.
My father was "The Last Sheep Home"(a chapter in the book). He spent 1/4 the time at Ofuna Internment Camp and wieghed less than a hundred pounds when he was "liberated" by a gurney because he couldn't walk. Boynton spent, what, twenty months there and walked out of the war heavier than when he was shot down? Please?! I suggest other people know their subject before offering reviews or leaving Montana.
Summary of The Black Sheep
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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