16-243 Garand Picture of the Day Peleliu

[Mark in Rochester]

Marine LVT-4 Flame Thrower Water Buffalo in Action On Peleliu

From the Peleliu campaign on, a number of LVTs were fitted with a flamethrower for use against fortifications. The LVT was usually flanked by a pair of gun tanks for protection. A number of LVTs were converted to armored ambulances carrying a doctor and three corpsman. LVTs were also employed as guide boats for tanks unloading onto submerged reefs.

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