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Jim
> Just a clarification..........The FMC built LVT 4 unarmored and
> the LVT 4A are "Water Buffaloes". There is a plate on the bulkhead that
> states this along with a drawing of a water buffalo right on the data
> plate. Although there may be many other nicknames for these, the name
> applied by the factory is the correct one. Tom Price's and Frank Buck's
> LVT 4 both have these and so does Henry Vanetta's LVT 4A.
Don't know whether us Aussies got it right or not. But out here the
version with the centre mounted engine, open top and cargo ramp at
the rear are called "Buffalos"
(note the allusion to a beast of burden = transport) .
Those with the fire support turret (75mm short howitzer),
enclosed top and rear mounted engine, no ramp, were called "Alligators"
(note the allusion to teeth = gun).
There being such a difference between types, I doubt they are both called
Buffalos?
Regards
Doug
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