Andrew Higgins, a small boat builder from Louisiana, developed a revolutionary landing craft that played a crucial role in World War II. His innovative design, the Higgins boat, enabled Allied forces to successfully execute amphibious landings, ultimately contributing to the war's outcome. Higgins' perseverance and vision in the face of skepticism from the military establishment are a testament to his ingenuity and determination. [... more]

Andrew Higgins, a small boat builder from Louisiana, developed a revolutionary landing boat that played a crucial role in World War II. His innovative design, the Higgins boat, was used in amphibious landings and helped turn the tide of the war. Higgins' perseverance and vision led to the creation of Higgins Industries, which employed thousands of people and produced the majority of the Navy's landing craft. [... more]