US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2
The LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST
By Schiffer Military History | Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
About the book
This second of two volumes on American landing craft of World War II focuses on the larger LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST 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 capable of disgorging huge numbers of troops and equipment was predicted by the US Army in 1940. Later, the British army estimated that over 2,000 of such vessels would be required for the assault on Europe. The US launched a building campaign to produce these seagoing craft, turning primarily to shipyards and manufacturers located along the American rivers. Ultimately many of these continued to serve the nation's need through Vietnam. Some were even heavily laden with rocket launchers and used for close-in support for troops going ashore.
Editions of US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780764360121
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This second of two volumes on American landing craft of World War II focuses on the larger LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST 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 capable of disgorging huge numbers of troops and equipment was predicted by the US Army in 1940. Later, the British army estimated that over 2,000 of such vessels would be required for the assault on Europe. The US launched a building campaign to produce these seagoing craft, turning primarily to shipyards and manufacturers located along the American rivers. Ultimately many of these continued to serve the nation's need through Vietnam. Some were even heavily laden with rocket launchers and used for close-in support for troops going ashore.
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What is US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2 about?
This second of two volumes on American landing craft of World War II focuses on the larger LCT, LSM, LCS(L)(3), and LST 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 capable of disgorging huge numbers of troops and equipment was predicted by the US Army in 1940. Later, the British army estimated that over 2,000 of such vessels would be required for the assault on Europe. The US launched a building campaign to produce these seagoing craft, turning primarily to shipyards and manufacturers located along the American rivers. Ultimately many of these continued to serve the nation's need through Vietnam. Some were even heavily laden with rocket launchers and used for close-in support for troops going ashore.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2?
Society and Social Sciences > Warfare and defence > Military forces and sectors > Naval forces and warfare
Where can I read a sample of US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780764360121
Is US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Legends of Warfare: Naval
Who is/are the Author/s of the book US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2?
Schiffer Military History
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US Landing Craft of World War II, Vol. 2 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780764360121)
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