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100	1		_aKeating, Bern, _d1915-2004
245	1	4	_aThe Mosquito Fleet
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-06-07
508			_aStephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American
653			_aTorpedo-boats
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65550
999			_c106373 _d106373