Amphibious Operations and Amphibian Tractor Battalions

The Amphibious Operations and Amphibian Tractor Battalions series documents training, operational planning, organizational procedure, and personnel matters related to U.S. amphibious forces during World War II. The materials emphasize the development and use of tracked landing vehicles, the structure and activities of Amphibian Tractor Battalions, and the wartime administrative processes associated with personnel assignments and reclassification. Items include photographs, instructional materials, technical notes, operational reports, and standard operating procedures generated between 1943 and 1948. Together, the files provide insight into amphibious assault planning, equipment adaptation, battalion-level organization, and the administrative oversight of amphibian tractor units.