Loading of U.S. landing craft at Dartmouth, England prior to invasion of France during World War II. Army half tracks being loaded into nose section of USS LST-47 ( Landing Ship Tank ). Other LSTs in the background.
Loading of U.S. LCT (Landing Craft Tank) at Dartmouth, England prior to D-Day invasion of France during World War II. A 105 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7 (M-7 HMC), also known as 105 mm Self Propelled Gun, Priest, fitted with deep wading gear being driven into LCT. Two LCTs being loaded with AFVs (Armored Fighting Vehicles). U.S. troops aboard LCT. Troops board LCT. M-29 Weasel being loaded. LCT pulls away.
U.S. LCIs loaded with U.S. troops in Plymouth, England during World War II, preparing for Operation Overlord invasion of Normandy France. U.S. troops and commanding officer aboard USS LCI-493. LCI-493 moves out. Men aboard USS LCI-491 handle lines. Troops pass on pontoon bridge to board USS LCI-349. LCI-349 pulls away. MPs (Military Police) with personal gear board LCI-493. Officer talks with MP aboard LCI-493. MPs unload personal gear.
U.S. Rhino barge in Plymouth harbor, England during World War 2. Rhino ferry screws turn at the harbor. U.S. Navy PB2Y Coronado flying boat patrol bomber in the background. Landing craft around barges. A few other ships and tugs seen in the harbor area.
U.S. Rhino barge in Plymouth harbor, England during World War II. Rhino Pontoon string being launched from pier in Plymouth harbor. Flat barge tows Rhino pontoon string. U.S. Navy CBs (Construction Battalions) assemble Rhino pontoon string on pier. Crane in operation on pier.
Loading supplies aboard U.S. LCM (Landing Craft Mechanized) at Plymouth harbor, England during World War II, as forces were amassing in England for the Operation Overlord D-Day invasion of France. U.S. troops load supplies aboard LCM. Loaded LCM pulls away. Other LCMs in the foreground.