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Today, we celebrate the D-Day invasion, 81 years ago.
This invasion was the beginning of the end of Hitler's fascist rule.
The boat is a Higgins Boat.
LCVP Higgins Boat
The Higgins Boat was the primary landing craft of the D-Day invasion. LCVP stands for Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel. It could carry 36 combat soldiers. It had a drop-down ramp. It could alternatively carry a jeep or 8000 lbs of cargo. It was actually the primary landing craft for the US Army and Marines during World War II. It was designed by swamp boat builder Andrew Jackson Higgins out of New Orleans.
USS Fitch Destroyer
The sea was rough. Many amphibious tanks sank in the high surf. German defenses were particularly fierce on Omaha Beach. Many men died during the invasion. Yet there were amazing feats of courage that won the day. This included some US Navy destroyers that sailed in close to take out the German bunkers with 5-inch guns. The USS Fitch sailed in close to Utah Beach. It was directed by General Theodore Roosevelt, who was onshore with his men.
NOTE: These drawings can be found in printable form by clicking on the button that says Vehicles and Military Vehicles. Then scroll down to the title you seek. The most recent drawings are at the end of the list.
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