1:35 LVT-4 water buffalo

The L.V.T. (short for Landing Vehicle Tracked) tracked vehicles were developed to provide the U.S. armed forces, consisting of the Army and Marine Corps, with a suitable vehicle for amphibious operations with a good level of protection. Often referred to as "Amtrac," they were extensively used in the Pacific theater against Japanese forces, as well as in the final year of the war in the European theater. The LVT-4 represented a significant improvement over earlier versions. With the redesign of the project, the engine was moved to the center, freeing up the rear of the vehicle for the installation of a ramp, which allowed for quick loading and unloading of light vehicles or small artillery pieces to support landing troops. It was the most successful version, with the highest number of vehicles produced.