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PT 109: An American Epic of War, Survival, and the Destiny of John F. Kennedy
By Doyle, William
- ISBN
- 9780062346582 9780062346605
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
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Reviewed on October 15, 2015 | Social Sciences
Doyle (coauthor, Navy SEALs) presents a gripping account of John F. Kennedy's monumental test of leadership and survival during World War II, and how his actions set him on the path to political greatness. During the summer of 1943, Kennedy commanded PT 109, a modest Navy torpedo warship. In the hostile waters off the Solomon Islands he skippered missions mainly aimed at sinking Japanese supply vessels. On August 2, virtually witho...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
