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The narrative follows the journey of a young Ensign who volunteers for the PT Service, ultimately rising to the rank of Admiral in charge of PT Boats in the Philippines during World War II. The story highlights his experiences in the South Pacific, from chasing enemy ships and enduring basic rations to commanding his own ship and dining with high-ranking officials like Admiral Halsey and General MacArthur. It captures the challenges and camaraderie of wartime service while detailing the evolution of his career and the push against Japanese forces.
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South West Pacific Motor Torpedo Boats: Follow My Time in the PT Service During World War 2, James Beck
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- South West Pacific Motor Torpedo Boats: Follow My Time in the PT Service During World War 2
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Beck
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Publisher
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9781091920408
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The narrative follows the journey of a young Ensign who volunteers for the PT Service, ultimately rising to the rank of Admiral in charge of PT Boats in the Philippines during World War II. The story highlights his experiences in the South Pacific, from chasing enemy ships and enduring basic rations to commanding his own ship and dining with high-ranking officials like Admiral Halsey and General MacArthur. It captures the challenges and camaraderie of wartime service while detailing the evolution of his career and the push against Japanese forces.