Beachhead Normandy: An LCT's Odyssey

by Tom Carter and Tom Carter

World War II naval history has been discussed and examined from almost every possible angle. One story that has never been told in detail, however, is that of the U.S. Navy's vessel designated the Landing Craft Tank (LCT). Even though they are known for ferrying troops and supplies to the beaches of Normandy, LCTs were more than mere transports. In fact, the little craft had permanently assigned crews and participated in nearly all forms of naval...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1597977101
• ISBN13: 9781597977104
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Potomac Books
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.5"