Belle Grove (LSD 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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r The t reatest threat to an amphibious force as it sits off the beach debarking the men and material necessary to wage war on the hind is from the air. Although we may assume air supremacy there is still an urgent need for remaining constantly alert and pre- pared to defend the ship at general (]uarters.

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On ttie 28th at 0245 we (ir()[);)P l tlic hodk about 1000 yards off the heach after weaving throiii h heavy tiaflii- without the heneCit of runninj lii ' hts and with a rniniriiuin of reliahle navigational aids. Within a few hours our 130 Marines and all their vehicles, plus hundreds of troops from other ships were on the beaches of Taiwan proving once again the capabilities of a strong amphibious force. ALL HANDS MAN YOUR BATTLE STATIONS EVERYONE HAS A JOB AND DOES A JOB

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THE CLIMAX OF WEEKS OF I.AROUR AND MONTHS OF PLANNING OCCURS WHEN THE SURF LINE IS PASSED AND THE BEACHHEAD ESTABLISHED The Marine Landinf Vehicle Tank (LVT) is an extraordinary low silhouette vehicle designed to carry troops from ship to shore in a concentrated armored assault upon enemy beaches. They are capable of providing limited fire power and can swiftly carry the assault inland with true amphibian efficiency. -