New warship no ‘tradeoff’ but wanted for future Marine fightThe Corps needs both big and small ships for maritime combat.By Todd South2 years ago
A D-Day hero, LST 325 finally moving to new siteOfficials report that the $3.6 million project is on track and within budget after high initial construction bids delayed work.5 years ago
The unloved, unlovely, yet indispensable LSTOne of the biggest threats to D-Day success came from the Allied side — the shortage of a key ship.By Craig L. Symonds, World War II Magazine5 years ago
Museum ship to get WWII anti-aircraft cannonThe museum aims to have the gun lifted onto the ship ahead of its celebration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.5 years ago
A Seabee on Iwo Jima: The men who drove cranes and cats also servedA Seabee remembers what building and fighting were like on the bloody island of Iwo Jima.By Jack Cornwell, World War II Magazine5 years ago
Hoosier officials reject bid for project to showcase WWII Navy vessel Evansville city officials were prepared to contribute nearly $2.8 million to the project, with the other $1 million coming from other funding sources. LST 325 ferried troops to shore during the World War II invasions of Sicily, Salerno and Normandy.6 years ago