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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian03 Dec 2024 5:47 p.m. PST

During the first hectic months of the Pacific war, a small squadron of PT boats battled the advancing Japanese in the Philippines while struggling to keep their vessels in action.

Naval History Magazine: link

Personal logo Wolfshanza Supporting Member of TMP03 Dec 2024 11:44 p.m. PST

" They Were Expendable" John Wayne

Personal logo ColCampbell Supporting Member of TMP04 Dec 2024 7:12 a.m. PST

Also a book by the same title: link

I read it many years ago, as well as saw the movie.

Jim

Personal logo The Virtual Armchair General Sponsoring Member of TMP04 Dec 2024 10:54 a.m. PST

More of a "tease" than an "in depth" article, but still a good read.

And another occasion for me to tap my head against the wall at the MORONS at the Ordnance Bureau that fobbed off on the US Navy the WORST torpedoes since wet Parker House Rolls were thrown at an enemy warship.

ARRRRGGGGHHH!!!

TVAG

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