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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 Britain. Caterpillar tracks and scoops enable these carriers to negotiate coral reefs and forge ahead to the beach.
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
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
PAPUA, NEW GUINEA. U.S. MARINES ON THE BEACH AT CAPE SUDEST PASSING AMPHIBIOUS LOAD CARRIERS (DUKWS) TO EMBARK FOR THEIR BIG OFFENSIVE AGAINST THE JAPANESE AT CAPE GLOUCESTER IN NEW BRITAIN.
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
Papua, New Guinea. Lieutenant General Walter C. Krueger chats with two US marines prior to their embarkation at Cape Sudest for an amphibious assault against the Japanese at Cape Gloucester in New Bri
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
