THE DEVIL BOATS: A U.S. Navy PT Squadron in Action in World War II
PT boats were designed to launch torpedoes against enemy ships but their speed and maneuverability ultimately shifted the boats' mission to patrolling and breaking up Japanese shipping and reinforcements. Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 25 completed these missions, executed other operations for which they weren't specifically trained, and more. Illus.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 245
Publisher: Stackpole
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9780811772082
Item #: 7799284
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