Reynolds, Leonard C.
Dog Boats at War
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752450452
- author:
- Reynolds, Leonard C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 170mm X 250mm
- Genre:
- 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The 'D' Class Motor Gun Boats (MGBs) and Motor Torpedo Boats (MTBs), affectionately known as Dog Boats, played a significant role in the Royal Navy's efforts during World War II. These plywood-hulled vessels, measuring 115 feet long, were powered by four supercharged petrol engines and heavily armed with heavy weapons. Between 1939 and 1945, the Dog Boats engaged enemy shipping on over 350 occasions, sinking and damaging numerous ships in Home, Mediterranean, and Norwegian waters. The author has drawn on official records and spoken to hundreds of veteran Dog Boat crew members, whose eyewitness accounts add a personal touch to this account. This book provides an authoritative look at the operations of the Royal Navy's 'D' Class MGBs and MTBs during World War II, offering a detailed and engaging narrative of their exploits.
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