Germany was developing purpose-built landing craft as well as converting barges. The engineer landing boat was self-propelled and had a shallow draft. It could carry two light vehicles or 20 tons of cargo, giving it a useful role in an amphibious operation. Only two prototypes were in service by September 1940, while other major landing craft arrived later.
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Useful landing boats available in tiny numbers
Germany had useful self-propelled engineer landing boats, but only two prototypes were in service by September 1940.