Attack transport
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attack-transport-169-1900197
title:
Attack transport
text:
Attack transport is a United States Navy ship classification for a variant of ocean-going troopship adapted to transporting invasion forces ashore. Unlike standard troopships – often drafted from the merchant fleet – that rely on either a quay or tenders, attack transports carry their own fleet of landing craft, such as the landing craft, vehicle, personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat. They are not to be confused with landing ships, which beach themselves to bring their troops directly ashore, or the
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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United States Navy ship classification
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_transport
date created:
2006-06-07T20:39:15Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T11:49:25Z
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