Why did Britain make less use of LVT-2 and LVT-4 amphibious vehicles?
Short answerTheir strengths aligned most closely with Pacific island campaigns, while British theaters and doctrine favored other methods that avoided extra logistics and training.
NotesLVT-2 and LVT-4 amphibious vehicles were well suited to Pacific island campaigns in this comparison. Britain's priorities in Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia favoured other methods. Taking on an additional vehicle system would also require training and logistical support. The explanation is therefore about matching capabilities to the operations anticipated at the time. Greater British investment in that direction is still considered potentially useful for the longer term.