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Reading Leonard Reynolds on coastal forces

Leonard C. Reynolds's Boats at War combines detailed drawings with accounts assembled from people who served in the craft and the operations they performed.

Question

Which book is a good guide to MTBs and other coastal craft?

Short answer

Leonard C. Reynolds's Boats at War, for its drawings, practical detail, and accounts assembled from people who served in the boats.

Notes

Leonard C. Reynolds's Boats at War is a strong guide to small ships. Its organization, plan drawings, and attention to practical details serve both readers and modelers. The book draws on people who served in coastal forces, combining crew experience with specifications. Reynolds also records unexpected employment, including occasional amphibious operations by the fast boats. The design information remains closely connected to operational history.