Description
The complete history of the building of PT boats for the U.S. Navy at the Elco, Higgins, and Huckins plants. One hundred sixty-two full-page illustrations, selected by Frank J. Andruss Sr., curator of the acclaimed Mosquito Fleet Exhibit, give the reader an unparalleled understanding of the construction and operation of U.S. Navy torpedo boats. It's the closest thing to being on board This book will take its place on the shelf alongside other essential references to U.S. Navy ship types; an essential companion to similar books about battleships, cruisers, and carriers.
Author: Frank J. Sr. Andruss
Publisher: Nimble Books
Published: 05/01/2009
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.69d
ISBN13: 9781608880737
ISBN10: 1608880737
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | World War II | General
- History | Military | Naval
- History | Military | United States
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