Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
military unit
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| gptkbp:activeDuring |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:the_United_States_Marine_Corps
|
| gptkbp:awardedBy |
multiple commendations
|
| gptkbp:completed |
numerous aerial victories
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| gptkbp:createdBy |
1943
|
| gptkbp:disbanded |
1944
the war ended |
| gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Guadalcanal
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| gptkbp:has_a |
after the war
'The Few, The Proud' |
| gptkbp:has_a_history_of |
bravery and skill
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Black Sheep Squadron
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| gptkbp:impact |
military aviation history
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
various books and films
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| gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of |
military history books
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
documentaries_about_WWII
the_television_series_'Baa_Baa_Black_Sheep' |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:the_Solomon_Islands_campaign
air-to-air combat the Battle of Tarawa the Battle of the Philippine Sea the strategic bombing of enemy positions the_Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf the_Battle_of_Iwo_Jima the_defense_of_Allied_positions the_liberation_of_islands_in_the_Pacific |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its camaraderie
its innovative strategies its aggressive tactics its unique insignia its teamwork and coordination its colorful personalities its contributions to military tactics. its daring missions its high kill-to-loss ratio its legendary status among veterans its resilience in combat its skilled pilots its unconventional tactics flying_F4U_Corsairs its_successful_missions_against_Japanese_forces |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Marine_Fighter_Squadron_214
the larger strategy of the Allies the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing the history of naval aviation the_Marine_Corps'_air_combat_history the_Marine_Corps'_history the_Marine_Corps'_legacy_of_excellence the_Marine_Corps_Aviation |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its contributions to air superiority
its high morale its leadership under pressure its_role_in_the_Pacific_War |
| gptkbp:led_to |
gptkb:Major_Gregory_'Pappy'_Boyington
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| gptkbp:nickname |
the_'Black_Sheep'
|
| gptkbp:participatesIn |
the_Battle_of_Bougainville
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| gptkbp:performedBy |
gptkb:the_Pacific_Theater
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