1.   At the same time, a dozen or so tracked vehicles departed the amphibious ship Denver for the main landing yesterday.

2.   David Brewer, who commands amphibious ships based here.

3.   Hundreds of sailors and Marines yesterday loaded supplies and equipment aboard the amphibious ships.

4.   A second Navy amphibious ship, the Nashville, may also be used in the operation.

5.   By that point, the American presence in the Pacific was an awesome thing, remembers Herb Owens, a sailor assigned to an amphibious landing ship.

6.   Earlier this year, Northrop acquired Litton Industries, which builds amphibious ships and large-deck amphibious ships for the Navy.

7.   He also dispatched amphibious ships carrying Marines and sailors who could assist with security and surgical teams that could help treat injured people.

8.   He joined the Navy and in World War II commanded an amphibious landing ship at the battles of Leyte Gulf and Okinawa.

9.   One who suffered gunshot wounds, a broken leg and a broken arm was flown to the amphibious ship Wasp for medical treatment.

10.   The Navy says the seven vessels in the class are the largest amphibious ships in the world.