The Landing Ship, Tank (LST) or tank landing ship was developed during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant...... more info.

USS Essex (LHD-2) is a Wasp class amphibious assault ship operated by the United States Navy. Ordered on September 10, 1986 and commissioned on...... more info.

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a Wasp class amphibious assault ship. The principal mission of Wasp class ships is to transport troops by sea and air to a...... more info.

USS Nassau (LHA-4) is a Tarawa class amphibious assault ship in active service with the United States Navy. The Tarawa class formed the basis for the...... more info.

USS Saipan (LHA-2) was a Tarawa class amphibious assault ship and the second ship in the US Navy to be named in honor of the World War II Battle of...... more info.