The Banana Shooter Author:Richard C. DeBold This is the story of the Banana Wars of Nicaragua in the 1920's, during the U.S. occupation. Marine Gunnery Sergeant Robert Frye, a veteran of World War One and a trained Machine Gunner, becomes disillusioned after his term of enlistment is up. With no family or money, he remains in Nicaragua and is recruited by the backers of General Augusto S... more »andino to join the revolution against the ruling class. It's a tale of idealism and betrayal, of patriotism and disillusionment. The Banana Shooter is a fictionalization of a true story. The author knew Frye (not his real name) in the Merchant Service.« less