Building the PT Boats: An Illustrated History of U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat Construction in World War II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781934840856)

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
ISBN-10: 1934840858
ISBN-13: 9781934840856
Publisher: Nimble Books
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2009
Pages: 190
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 10.08h x 8.02w x 0.54d