"September 1965: A Marine amphibious tractor departs a Landing Ship Dock in Chu Lai, Vietnam for Operation Piranha. The operation, launched two days ago, targets Viet Cong positions in Batangan and An Ky peninsulas. These tractors, capable of moving over land and rice paddies, facilitate military movements on different terrains. (Defense Dept. Photo, Marine Corps, A185128)"

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