nz2 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Is there any early landing craft pre WW 2 about? Anything restored or at least retained. I understand there were some trailed in the 1920's for carrying tanks. Haven't seen much information on such items. While much of this forum topic relates to WW1 vehicles we seem to have little on support items. I guess that is what a landing craft is. Otherwise is it in the naval section. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nz2 Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Extend that out to include amphibious pre WW2. What is about? Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Not aware of anything surviving. There are several photos taken at Gallipoloi showing barges being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 There was an idea in 1917 for an amphibious assualt in the region of Zeebrugge. The intention was to use tanks on barges. On landing the tank would push a ramp up to the sea wall and climb over.The idea was dropped due to density of shore fortifications. Up to the Higgins boat of the 1930's standard assualt craft was rowing boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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