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D-day Landing Craft

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy in France during World War II in Operation Overlord. The success of the landing depended on the ability of the Allies to transport and land troops and equipment on...

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Boom Beach Landing Craft

A landing craft is a watercraft designed to transport and unload troops, weapons and supplies on to beaches during an amphibious assault. Landing craft are usually divided into two categories: amphibious assault ships and amphibious transport docks. The landing craft used...

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Buffalo Lvt Landing Craft

Buffalo Lvt Landing Craft

The Buffalo Lvt Landing Craft was an amphibious assault landing craft designed and manufactured in the United States during World War II. It was used by the United States military to land troops and equipment on enemy-held beaches. The Buffalo was...

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Usmc Landing Craft Air Cushion

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) operates a fleet of landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vessels to transport heavy equipment and personnel from amphibious assault ships to shore. LCACs are powered by four massive diesel engines that can propel the vessel...

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Lcm 8 Landing Craft

The Lcm 8 Landing Craft is a light amphibious landing craft that was used by the United States Navy during World War II. The Lcm 8 was designed by the Engineering Division of the United States Navy in response to a...

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