The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 negotiate coral reefs and forge ahead to the beach. The Alligator is among the palms of Amulet plantation, which extends along the whole length of the Peninsula, invaded by the forces under the supreme command of General MacArthur.
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
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. American troops prepare to dash ashore as the amphibious craft approaches Amulet plantation which extends the whole length of the Peninsula. These boys, who had been training for such an
