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Designed originally as a vehicle used to help retrieve hurricane victims from flooded areas the LVT4 Landing vehicle became a staple in USMC tactics and logistics. The ship was modified to have more armor and tracks in order to bring Marines closer…

Atabrine tablets were standard issue among Marine corps members and were vital in keeping them alive in the field. Their main purpose was preventing malaria which was a major problem during the early months during the war. Although these pills were…

Bomber designed to replace the b-17. Could carry 20,000 lbs of bombs and included state-of-the-art technology including a pressurized cabin, tricycle landing gear, analog computer-controlled fire system, and 4 remote-controlled machine gun units. It…

Lightweight aircraft used for cargo and troop transport. The plane is known for being used to deploy paratrooper. Was used by some US special operations units until 2008

Used on D-Day by US paratroopers. Used to make noise at night to see if someone was a friend or foe. The first click was to see if anyone could hear you. If someone responded with two clicks, they were a fellow paratrooper. Only used for the first…

Malaria proved to be a major problem that all sides faced during World War 2. Specifically in the Philippines and all of south Asia pesticides were needed in order to kill mosquitoes carrying this disease. While Atabrine tablets were being developed…

A Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive bomber dropping a bomb. Its diving brakes are extended.

Computer designed to a flight plan, estimate fuel burn, wind direction, and time of arrival. This computer is still used by some privately owned planes today.

The only fighter plane available in the pacific during the first part of the war. Rugged design made them hard to take down. The plane had a kill ratio of 6.9:1. They were also easy to store on aircraft carriers due to folding wings.

Future President George H. W. Bush in a WWII US Navy Pilot Combat Uniform. Notice how little a light it is along with how little room he has in the cockpit of his Grumman TBM Avenger.