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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:football_club
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gptkbp:armament
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machine guns
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:military_unit
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:capacity
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30 troops
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gptkbp:construction_material
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plywood
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gptkbp:crew
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4 personnel
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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featured in documentaries
depicted in films
influenced video games
used in reenactments
symbol of naval power
inspired toys and models
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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after World War II
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gptkbp:design
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shore landings
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Andrew_Higgins
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gptkbp:famous_for
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invasion of Normandy
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gptkbp:features
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flat bottom
ramp for loading
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gptkbp:historical_context
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World War II amphibious operations
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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transport troops and supplies
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Higgins boats
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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riverboats
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gptkbp:innovation
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high speed
shallow draft
water-tight compartments
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gptkbp:inspired
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modern military landing craft
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel)
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:legacy
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influenced amphibious warfare tactics
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gptkbp:length
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36 feet
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Higgins_Industries
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gptkbp:nickname
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gptkb:Higgins_boat
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gptkbp:notable_for
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gptkb:D-Day_landings
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gptkbp:notable_users
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gptkb:Allied_forces
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gptkbp:number_built
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over 20,000
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gptkbp:operational_area
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transporting troops
delivering supplies
evacuating casualties
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gptkbp:operational_range
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coastal waters
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gptkbp:production_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:propulsion
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gptkb:engine
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gptkbp:retired
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1970s
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gptkbp:role
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amphibious assault
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gptkbp:speed
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8 knots
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gptkbp:successor
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modern landing craft
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:starship
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:European_Theater
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_II
Pacific Theater
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1942
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Battle_of_Tarawa
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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