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Landing Craft , Infantry , Gunboats ( LCI-G ) supplied close fire support of amphibious landings . LCI-G armaments varied depending upon which weapons systems were available when the vessels arrived in theater . Configurations were a mix of 3-in /. 50cal . DP , twin-40mm MG , 20mm MG , and 2 ½-in rockets . US Navy Division of Naval Intelligence .
The Higgins Landing Craft , Mechanized ( LCM 1 ) ( top ) in trials against a Navy Bureau of Ships tank lighter ( bottom ). The LCM could land one light tank or motor vehicle . US Navy Division of Naval Intelligence .
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