LST Mk II-Landing Ship, Tank

The LST Mk II was a large Allied landing ship designed to carry tanks and other vehicles directly to an invasion shore. Developed through British requirements and major American construction, it used bow doors and a ramp while combining ocean passage with shallow-water beaching. LSTs supported amphibious campaigns across Europe and the Pacific. Their importance lay in moving and landing heavy equipment, not in providing the firepower of a conventional combat warship. Beaching operations depended on tides, beach gradient, surf, and enemy resistance. Unloading a heavy force therefore required coordination with smaller landing craft, engineers, naval gunfire, and the troops already ashore.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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