02154cam a22003133u 4500 65550 UtSlPG 20260610134519.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D731 Keating, Bern, 1915-2004 The Mosquito Fleet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-06-07 Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Mosquito Fleet" by Bern Keating is a historical account written in the early 1960s. The book chronicles the operations and experiences of the American Motor Torpedo Boat (PT) squadrons during World War II, particularly focusing on their roles in the Pacific theater. It highlights the bravery and challenges faced by the crews of these small boats, often referred to as the "mosquito fleet," in engaging larger enemy vessels and conducting covert operations under perilous conditions. At the start of the narrative, the urgency of America's involvement in World War II is set against the backdrop of the heavy losses suffered in early conflicts, particularly at Pearl Harbor and in the Philippines. The opening chapter introduces Lieutenant Commander Douglas MacArthur's dramatic escape from the Philippines via a PT boat, underscoring the significance of these vessels in American naval strategy. Additionally, the text emphasizes the misconception surrounding the exploits of PT boats, as well as the reality of their combat experiences, painting a vivid picture of the sailors' perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American Torpedo-boats https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65550 106373 106373