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PT Boats : The US Navy’s Fast Attack Patrol Torpedo Boats in World War II

— By David Doyle

Patrol Torpedo—or PT boats—captured the public's imagination during WWII due to the daring exploits of their crews. Built not of plywood, as many believe, but rather of mahogany planks, and powered by a trio of Packard marine engines, these vessels operated in every theater, often facing opponents many times their...