Building the PT Boats
An Illustrated History of U.S. Navy Torpedo Boat Construction in World War II
Paperback
Lieferzeit: Print on Demand - Lieferbar innerhalb von 3-5 Werktagen I
ISBN-13:
9781934840856
Veröffentl:
2009
Einband:
Paperback
Erscheinungsdatum:
15.05.2009
Seiten:
190
Autor:
Frank J. J. Andruss Sr
Gewicht:
617 g
Format:
254x203x12 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
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.