--- product_id: 4159788 title: "US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II (General Aviation)" price: "176.70 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4159788-us-marine-corps-fighter-squadrons-of-world-war-ii-general store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II (General Aviation) **Price:** 176.70 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II (General Aviation) - **How much does it cost?** 176.70 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4159788-us-marine-corps-fighter-squadrons-of-world-war-ii-general) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The classic 1951 movie Flying Leathernecks starring John Wayne immortalized the USMC pilots who had fought in the skies over Guadalcanal and the Solomons. The US Marine Corps has a long and proud heritage of aviation excellence, celebrating its centenary in 2012. While "flying leathernecks" made their mark in both world wars, Korea, Vietnam and more recently throughout the global war on terrorism, it was during World War II that they captured the hearts and minds of the public with their daring exploits. This is the first book to detail the legendary actions of famous fighter aces such as Medal of Honor winner John L Smith, Greg "Pappy" Boyinton, Marion Carl, Joe Foss, and many more. Barrett Tillman combines expert research into the history and organization of the Marine Fighter Squadrons with dramatic accounts of deadly dogfights. Review: The Devil Dogs Over the Pacific - Barrett Tillman has long been acknowledged as one of the foremost authors on USMC aviation during World War II, and his latest book shows why. Beginning with brief summaries of the aircraft and armaments used, Tillman's vast expertise and knowledge shine brightly. Clearly, this is a man who knows his aircraft. This is followed by an overview of the aerial campaigns fought by the Marines during the war. There's a fair amount of detail here, with lots of anecdotes about aces and various air battles. Next up is a short history of each Marine fighter squadron deployed during the war, even those which saw little or no action. Once again there are many anecdotes interspersed with the unit histories, along with details about leading scorers, commanding officers, areas of deployment and any post-war action. The Marines used the honor system for victory claims, and this has created a fair amount of controversy. The discussion of Boyington v. Foss as the top ace is presented here, and there is discussion about the claims made by a few other aces. Biographies of each Marine double ace (10 or more confirmed victories) are listed, and there are biographies of a few other notable Marine aviators. Nine Marine fighter pilots won the Medal of Honor, and each of their citations is given. There's a chapter on the combat strategies and tactics of Gregory Boyington which shows he wasn't just a boozing, brawling pilot but actually a student of art of war. A wartime interview with Joseph Foss concludes the book. Now, when you have a topic like this you need a fair amount of photos to augment the text and this is one of the highlights of the book. There are 201 illustrations, and if you're a fan of the F4U Corsair (like I am) you will be very pleased. There are photos of many of the aces as well as the unit patches for each squadron. Truly a wealth of photos! For those of you who like charts and numbers, there are various appendices showing the top scoring units and pilots, as well as a complete listing of each Marine ace and the deployment times and places of the Marine squadrons. While this book might not have all the detail about the Marines' aerial exploits during the war, it's a well-researched and well-written chronicle which should satisfy any aviation enthusiast. Well done once again Barrett Tillman! Review: detailed account of the Marine fighter squadrons and their contributions - This is an interesting history that is often ignored. The Marine fighter squadrons played a huge role in the Solomon Islands campaign, and we kind of sweep them into the Navy air war. This book is detailed and interesting in telling their vital story. The book does not read like a novel, and as it is a history of the fighter squadrons, it does break into a listing squadron by squadron which gets occasionally tedious. The squadrons that had little or no action still get listed with all of their commanding officers and the like. This is not to belittle their contribution to the war effort, but merely to say that it is more interesting to read about squadrons that actually participated in combat. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 64 Reviews | ## Images ![US Marine Corps Fighter Squadrons of World War II (General Aviation) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91zYPwITweL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Devil Dogs Over the Pacific *by M***I on May 26, 2014* Barrett Tillman has long been acknowledged as one of the foremost authors on USMC aviation during World War II, and his latest book shows why. Beginning with brief summaries of the aircraft and armaments used, Tillman's vast expertise and knowledge shine brightly. Clearly, this is a man who knows his aircraft. This is followed by an overview of the aerial campaigns fought by the Marines during the war. There's a fair amount of detail here, with lots of anecdotes about aces and various air battles. Next up is a short history of each Marine fighter squadron deployed during the war, even those which saw little or no action. Once again there are many anecdotes interspersed with the unit histories, along with details about leading scorers, commanding officers, areas of deployment and any post-war action. The Marines used the honor system for victory claims, and this has created a fair amount of controversy. The discussion of Boyington v. Foss as the top ace is presented here, and there is discussion about the claims made by a few other aces. Biographies of each Marine double ace (10 or more confirmed victories) are listed, and there are biographies of a few other notable Marine aviators. Nine Marine fighter pilots won the Medal of Honor, and each of their citations is given. There's a chapter on the combat strategies and tactics of Gregory Boyington which shows he wasn't just a boozing, brawling pilot but actually a student of art of war. A wartime interview with Joseph Foss concludes the book. Now, when you have a topic like this you need a fair amount of photos to augment the text and this is one of the highlights of the book. There are 201 illustrations, and if you're a fan of the F4U Corsair (like I am) you will be very pleased. There are photos of many of the aces as well as the unit patches for each squadron. Truly a wealth of photos! For those of you who like charts and numbers, there are various appendices showing the top scoring units and pilots, as well as a complete listing of each Marine ace and the deployment times and places of the Marine squadrons. While this book might not have all the detail about the Marines' aerial exploits during the war, it's a well-researched and well-written chronicle which should satisfy any aviation enthusiast. Well done once again Barrett Tillman! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ detailed account of the Marine fighter squadrons and their contributions *by T***M on October 17, 2015* This is an interesting history that is often ignored. The Marine fighter squadrons played a huge role in the Solomon Islands campaign, and we kind of sweep them into the Navy air war. This book is detailed and interesting in telling their vital story. The book does not read like a novel, and as it is a history of the fighter squadrons, it does break into a listing squadron by squadron which gets occasionally tedious. The squadrons that had little or no action still get listed with all of their commanding officers and the like. This is not to belittle their contribution to the war effort, but merely to say that it is more interesting to read about squadrons that actually participated in combat. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another superb book from Barrett Tillman *by G***R on May 26, 2014* Mr Tillman has written many excellent books on aviation, particularly on naval aviation. His most recent book voids an important void, and is a reference book on US Marine fighter squadrons, as well as aircraft, armament key personnel and their aces. He starts with an overview of the fighter aircraft used by the corps, followed by armament and then covers an overview of USMC fighter aviation during the war. Throughout the overview he covers top leaders and the performance of certain aces and squadrons. The overview section is almost a short book by itself, and would be an excellent stand alone summary. Tillman follows his overview with a series of individual squadron histories covering start dates, Commanding Officers, aircraft flown, number of aces and victories obtained, as well as engagements fought. Immediately following this section, his includes biographies of a number of aces. Every Marine aviator's citation who obtained the CMOH follows. As is traditional in many of Tillman's articles and books, he addresses who is the real top ace and why, and then covers the tactics and strategies of Boyington and an interview with Joe Foss. His plates are complete with a wide variety of pictures and aircraft and personnel. In a nice touch, he has included patches from the individual squadrons and 24 appendices covering a wide range of topics. Mr. Tillman's range of knowledge is fully on show here, and his research is very complete, and makes full use of sources such as Dr Olynyk's victories analysis and sources covering over 50 years. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4159788-us-marine-corps-fighter-squadrons-of-world-war-ii-general](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/4159788-us-marine-corps-fighter-squadrons-of-world-war-ii-general) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*