Marines on two LVT(A)s examine a sunk Japanese landing barge that was carrying reinforcements to Peleliu. The number on the center amphtrack, C-14, indicates that LVT(A)4 was assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon. It was part of the ‘Zero’ wave that provided covering fire in advance of the landings on Orange Beach 1.
Marines on LVT(A)s
Source: NARA.
Marines on two LVT(A)s examine a sunk Japanese landing barge that was carrying reinforcements to Peleliu. The number on the center amphtrack, C-14, indicates that LVT(A)4 was assigned to Charlie Company, 3rd Platoon. It was part of the ‘Zero’ wave that provided covering fire in advance of the landings on Orange Beach 1. Download larger version (145 KB).
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