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US Patrol Torpedo Boats: World War II (Osprey New Vanguard, 148)

US Patrol Torpedo Boats: World War II (Osprey New Vanguard, 148)

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US Patrol Torpedo Boats: World War II (Osprey New Vanguard, 148)

by Rottman, Gordon L

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ISBN 10
184603227X
ISBN 13
9781846032271
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New York: Osprey, 2008. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Bull, Peter. First edition. An excellent copy. 2008 Soft Cover. 48 pp. Motor torpedo boat development began in the early 1900s and the vessels were first put into active service during World War I. However, it was not until the late 1930s that the US Navy commenced the development of their Patrol Torpedo or PT boat program. The PT boat, or the "mosquito boat" as they were sometimes known, was originally envisioned for attacking larger warships with torpedoes using its "stealth" ability, high-speed, and small size to launch and survive these attacks. However, they were actually employed more frequently in a wide variety of other missions, many which were unforeseen by developers and planners, including rescuing General MacArthur and his entourage from the Philippines. Often taking on larger and better armed enemies these craft became famous for punching above their weight and were firmly thrust into the limelight by John F. Kennedy who while serving as a lieutenant on a PT-109 in the Pacific Theater heroically saved his fellow crew members winning him the Navy and Marine Corps Medal. This book examines the design and development of these unique craft, very few of which survive today and goes on to examine their role and combat deployment in both World Wars.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
2339921
Title
US Patrol Torpedo Boats: World War II (Osprey New Vanguard, 148)
Author
Rottman, Gordon L
Illustrator
Bull, Peter
Format/Binding
Soft Cover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
184603227X
ISBN 13
9781846032271
Publisher
Osprey
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2008
Size
7x0x9
Keywords
MILITARY HISTORY OSPREY NEW VANGUARD NAUTICAL NAVAL MARTIME TRANSPORTATION BOATS WATERCRAFT SHIPS US PATROL TORPEDO BOATS AMERICAN HISTORY AMERICANA SECOND WORLD WAR TWO WWII WW2
X weight
11 oz

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