Black Sheep (Library of Naval Biography): The Life of Pappy Boyington - Hardcover

John F. Wukovits

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591149770 ISBN 13: 9781591149774

Publisher: Naval Institute Press, 2011

Synopsis

* Hero, villain, or a little of each? An exciting biography on the top Marine ace of the Pacific Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington, who became the top Marine ace of the Pacific, led a colourful and controversial life. This biography details his turbulent childhood, including abusive parents and frequent moves, his early military career, his service with the Flying Tigers in Burma and China, his feats as a Corsair fighter pilot in the South Pacific, his time in Japanese prison camps, and his postwar career. Wukovits attempts to show that the complex Boyington excelled when others looked to him for advice, but performed miserably when shunted to the sidelines. He thus amassed a spotty record with the Flying Tigers, who treated him as an outsider, but triumphed when in command of the Black Sheep Squadron, where the men considered him a teacher and leader. Many veterans either consider Boyington a hero or a villain, whereas in actuality he was a little of each.

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Review:

Wukovits expertly sifts fact from myth and shows why Boyington inspired and infuriated in equal measure. Above all, he reminds us that, when leading men in combat, Black Sheep One not only had the right stuff, he was one of the very best. --World War II Magazine, September 2011

About this edition

• Publisher: Naval Institute Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1591149770
• ISBN 13: 9781591149774
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288