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ALSO AVAILABLE 2020 NEW RELEASES 16 LVT(4) Amtrac The Most Widely Used Amphibious Tractor of World War II David Doyle Design, development, and deployment of the LVT(4), one of the keys to the successful Pacific landings during WWII LVT(4) could cross treacherous coral reefs, deep water, and swamps to land troops ashore Illustrated with rare archival photographs, including previously unpublished images, augmented by photos of carefully preserved surviving examples Originally developed as a swamp rescue vehicle by millionaire philanthropists Donald and John Roebling, the LVT (Landing Vehicle, Tracked), or “Alligator,” was widely used in the Allied island-hopping campaign in the Pacific during World War II. Powered by a mammoth aircraft-type engine, the LVT(4) could cross treacherous coral reefs, deep water, and swamps to land troops ashore. The LVT(4) also introduced the rear ramp, which when lowered allowed troops to rush out, rather than clamber over the tall sides as on previous models. Produced by Food Machinery Corporation (FMC), railway equipment manufacturer St. Louis Car Company, and automobile maker Graham- Paige, over 8,000 LVT(4)s were built during the war; today only a few remain. Through dozens of archival photos as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of these vehicles, this iconic landing vehicle is explored, and its history is explained. The military works by David Doyle , author of more than 125 books, are noted for their thorough coverage of historic vehicles and rare vintage imagery. Size: 9" x 9" Pages: 112 Price: $19.99 Illustrations: 264 color and b/w photos Binding: hard cover ISBN: 978-0-7643-6010-7 AVAILABLE AUGUST M24 CHAFFEE, VOL. 1 978-0-7643-5859-3 $19.99 | 112 pp. 9" x 9" | HC M3A1 SCOUT CAR 978-0-7643-5661-2 $19.99 | 112 pp. 9" x 9" | HC SEE PAGE 61 FOR RELATED TITLES