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| Keywords: blackandwhite monochrome outdoor black and white 09-7928-11 LSM - Landing Ship, Medium - Latest Addition to Navy's Invasion Armadas - The Navy's new LSM - Landing Ship, Medium - plows up onto sandy beaches in the far Pacific these days to show that the U.S. amphibious forces are keeping well ahead in their invasion craft designs, plus incorporating lessons learned from previous operations. The LSM constitutes an assault commander's "dream boat" because of its size, speed, maneuverability, and armament. From Astern - Ease of loading and unloading is stressed in the new LSM. The offset bridge and conning tower, a distinctive feature of the new assault ship, enables a clear, unobstructed flow of vehicles and equipment through the bow doors. The big anchor hanging astern is dropped as the ship heads for the beach, and by hauling in when unloading is completed, the ship is neatly and quickly backed off. [Boats.] [Aerial.] [World War 2. Pacific Theater.] [Scene.] WWII Pacific Island Combat General.File Number 235808; 09-7928-11 LSM - Landing Ship, Medium - Latest Addition to Navy's Invasion Armadas - The Navy's new LSM - Landing Ship, Medium - plows up onto sandy beaches in the far Pacific these days to show that the U.S. amphibious forces are keeping well ahead in their invasion craft designs, plus incorporating lessons learned from previous operations. The LSM constitutes an assault commander's "dream boat" because of its size, speed, maneuverability, and armament. From Astern - Ease of loading and unloading is stressed in the new LSM. The offset bridge and conning tower, a distinctive feature of the new assault ship, enables a clear, unobstructed flow of vehicles and equipment through the bow doors. The big anchor hanging astern is dropped as the ship heads for the beach, and by hauling in when unloading is completed, the ship is neatly and quickly backed off. [Boats.] [Aerial.] [World War 2. Pacific Theater.] [Scene.] WWII Pacific Island Combat General.File Number 235808; | ||||
