Landing Ship, Tank (LST)
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rottman, Gordon L. / Bryan, Tony, PUBLISHER: Osprey Publishing (UK), The Landing Ship Tank (LST) is one of the most famous of the many World War II amphibious warfare ships. Capable of discharging its cargo directly on to shore and extracting itself, the LST provided the backbone of all Allied landings between and , notably during the D-Day invasion. Through its history, the LST saw service from late until late , when the US Navy decommissioned the USS Frederick (LST-), the last ship of its type. This book reveals the development and use of the LST, including its excellence beyond its initial design expectations.