The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
New Britain. An 'Alligator is setting off on its mission to land assault troops on the shores. Amphibious troop carriers known as 'Alligators' have been extensively used in the Allied assault against Japanese positions. Caterpillar tracks and scoops enable them to negotiate coral reefs and forge ahead to the beach.
Papua, New Guinea. Amphibious tractors, known as 'Alligators', being put on large barges preparatory to their transportation for an amphibious assault against the Japanese at Cape Gloucester in New Br
New Britain. Alligator amphibious craft were used extensively in the assault on Arawe. The 'Alligator' is an amphibious weapons-personnel carrier, with caterpillar tracks and scoops, enabling it to ne
New Britain. Amphibious weapons-troop carriers 'Alligators' fully loaded with assault troops enter the water preparatory to starting off on their mission to effect a landing. These carriers have been
New Guinea. Amphibious weapons-troop carriers 'Alligators' fully loaded with American assault troops enter the water preparatory to starting off on their mission to effect a landing. These carriers ha
New Guinea. US amphibious weapons-troop carriers, known as 'Alligators', undergoing intensive training exercises in the South West Pacific, landing on the beach. This type of craft has been used exten
New Guinea. US amphibious weapons-troop carriers, known as 'Alligators', undergoing intensive training exercises in the South West Pacific, shown landing on the beach. This type of craft has been used
