US Navy PT boats had a mixed but often successful record in World War II, excelling at specific roles like disrupting enemy supply lines, supporting amphibious operations, and conducting night attacks. They were highly effective against smaller craft like barges and sampans, especially after initial issues with faulty torpedoes were corrected. While not designed for direct combat with major warships, PT boats occasionally achieved notable victories against larger vessels and proved their worth t
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They were small, fast, and deadly — the PT boats of World War II. Built of wood, powered by roaring Packard V-12 engines, and armed with torpedoes, machine guns, and sheer audacity, these boats became legends across the Pacific. #ww2 #military #navy #vietnam | The War Rooms
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