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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... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Greg Boyington: Add a description of this character.
- Frank Walton
- Zeke
- Henry Miller
- George Britt
- Stan Bailey
- Munda
- Bob Mcclurg
- Dave Rankin
- Al Jensen
- Charlie Lanphier
- Chris Magee
- Vince Carpenter
- Franklin
- Olander
- Smiley Burnett
- Alexander
- Moon Mullen
- John Bolt
- Bruce Matheson
- Moore
- Smoak
- Bragdon
- George Ashmun
- Heier
- Synar
- Jim Taylor
- Eisele
- Kahili
- Pete Folger
- Ellis
- Hollmeyer
- Harper
- Sandy Sims
- Stodd
- John Begert
- Burney Tucker
Setting & Locations edit
- Rabaul
- Guadalcanal
- Torokina
- Nassau
- Sydney
- South Pacific
- Banika
- New Georgia
- Russells
- United States
- Kolombangara
- Vella Lavella
- Dallas
- Ewa
- Southern California
- Espiritu Santo
- Pensacola
- Hawaii
- New Ireland
- Australia
- New Britain
- San Diego
- Vila
- Tontouta
- Washington
- Ulithi
- St. George's Channel
- Slot
- Santa Barbara
- Barakoma
- New York
- Japan
- Truk
- Alameda
- Turtle Bay
- New Zealand
- San Francisco
- Jacksonville
- Palmyra
- Kahill
- Corpus Christi
- Tulagi
- Chicago
- Ballale
- Henderson Field
First Sentence edit
America's journey into World War II has always been symbolized by the flames and wreckage of Pearl Harbor.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Bruce Gamble (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 940.544973
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