Doyle, David
US Landing Craft of World War II. Vol. 2 The LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764360121
- author:
- Doyle, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 228mm / 228mm
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST: American Landing Craft of World War II, Volume 2 The second of two volumes on American landing craft of World War II, this book focuses on the larger vessels that transported tanks and heavy equipment to the shores of North Africa and Normandy and throughout the Pacific. The need for massive numbers of landing craft was predicted by the US Army in 1940, with estimates suggesting over 2,000 vessels would be required for the assault on Europe. The US launched a building campaign to produce these seagoing craft, primarily using shipyards and manufacturers along the American rivers. Many of these vessels continued to serve the nation's need through Vietnam, with some even being heavily laden with rocket launchers for close-in support of troops going ashore. This book explores the development, design, and operational history of these critical vessels.
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