11K views · 785 reactions | A powerful navy has to be capable both at sea and on land, and that's where amphibious ships come in. CGTN's Yang Zhao gives us an introduction to China's Type 071 amphibious transport dock. #ChinaNavy70 | CGTN | Facebook

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17K views · 390 reactions | Guadalcanal was the first US amphibious landing operation of WW2. Its success hinged largely on a small transport vessel known as the LCPL—or the Higgins Landing Craft, as it was originally known, named after its inventor, Andrew Higgins. The battle was more than a victory. It was a first step on the road to defeating Japan. Don't miss a new episode of Combat Ships, tomorrow at 8/7c! | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation | Facebook