The image captures a view of LVT's (Landing Vehicle, Tracked) from the 1st Amphibious Tractor Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, waiting off-shore to hit White Beach during the Vietnam War. The photo was taken in August 1965 by the Defense Department.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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