This redesigned type of the amphibian help automobile LVT-(A) 1 was made america Marines. During numerous actions through Pacific Campaign, the Marines became aware of the requirement for a vehicle more notably armed than its predecessor which had a 37 MM cannon. This improvement completed up being essential to better counteract japan fortifications and tanks which expanded in volume even though War progressed. Beautifully constructed with another tower housing a straightforward 75 MM howitzer, this vehicle was in truth popular in battles the conquest of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.