U.S. Navy LSTs – Landing Ship Tanks – DVD

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World War II

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Conceived during World War II to help carry and unload men and equipment on difficult shorelines, the “Landing Ship Tank” (LST) was developed by the British first (by converting existing ships) and then perfected by a joint venture between the Brits and Americans. This exciting six-film collection &#8212 which features historical analysis, rare vintage newsreels, and training programs &#8212 examines the unique craft and its indispensable contribution to Allied victory. B&W. 1 hr. 35 min.
Chapters:
-The LST Story
-Hitting the Beach
-D-Day and the Landing Craft
-Melanesian Nightmare
-LST Newsreels
-Post War to Vietnam Newsreels