Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Reginald Henderson's interest in amphibious mobility

Henderson's ideas for Royal Marines included amphibious tracked vehicles that could move troops ashore from major warships and extend their reach.

Amphibious WarfareLanding CraftReginald HendersonRoyal MarinesRoyal Navy
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Question

Did Reginald Henderson consider giving the Royal Marines tanks or similar vehicles?

Short answer

Henderson explored amphibious tracked vehicles that could carry landing parties ashore and give them mobility beyond the beach.

Notes

Reginald Henderson considered more than conventional landing craft for Royal Marines. He was interested in LVT-style vehicles that a cruiser or battleship could carry. These vehicles could take a landing party ashore and give it mobility once landed. The concept joined naval transport with the ability to move beyond the beach.