PT Boats: The US Navy’s Fast Attack Patrol Torpedo Boats in World War II (Legends of Warfare: Naval, 6)
by David Doyle
This book delves into the history of the US Navy's PT boats in World War II, covering their design, development, construction, launch, commissioning, and combat deployment. It highlights the role of vessels like John F. Kennedy's PT-109 and is richly illustrated with rare archival photographs from various collections, including unpublished images.
About This Book
The book explores the design, development, and deployment of the US Navy's renowned PT boats during World War II. It provides a detailed account of these fast attack patrol torpedo boats that played a crucial role in naval operations.
Readers will follow the timeline from construction and launch to commissioning and combat use. The narrative includes the experiences of specific vessels, such as the ill-fated PT-109 commanded by John F. Kennedy.
Profusely illustrated with archival photographs, the volume draws from diverse collections. It features scarce images, including some previously unpublished, offering visual insights into the boats' history.
This work is part of the Legends of Warfare: Naval series, focusing on the technical and operational aspects of these iconic warships.
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