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- ISBN 9781855328501
- Weight: 200g
- Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 01 Sep 1999
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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The first prototype for the LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked) was completed in July 1941.
Its design was based on the Alligator, a tracked amphibious vehicle developed for rescue operations in the swamps of Florida. Though the early conception of amtrac operations envisioned using LVTs solely as supply vehicles, at Tarawa amtracs demonstrated their utility as assault vehicles to carry troops, leading to the development of new models.
This book covers the evolution of amtracs, from the first LVT-1 to the LVT-7; their numerous variants; and their use throughout World War II and beyond.
Steven J. Zaloga was born in 1952. He received his BA in history from Union College, and his MA from Columbia University. He has published numerous books and articles dealing with modern military technology, especially armoured vehicle development.
Mike Badrocke was one of Osprey Publishing’s most highly respected and accomplished illustrators, notably in the field of precision “cutaway” artwork. Over the years, he produced quality artwork for numerous books, magazines and industry publications throughout the world.
