Other titles:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Early trials of LST-301, a Landing Ship (Tank) acquired by the Royal Navy from the United States via the Lend-Lease Programme.
Description: Beach trials of LST-301 take place on a beach in the Caribbean. She approaches the shore, her bow doors already open. When she reaches the beach, her landing ramp is lowered (there is a view from on board). Group of British officers (including army) watch from on board. Various Sherman tanks drive off the craft (including a shot in slow motion). US recovery vehicles also drive off. Interior of the ship after the vehicles have driven off. Views from beach as tanks and other vehicles (including a jeep) drive back on board.
Alternative Title:AMPHIBIOUS TRIALS AND TRAINING UNIT, ROYAL MARINES [Allocated Series Title]