The US amphibious craft, LST-507 and LST ... where the Americans would land for D-Day on 6 June 1944. Several weeks earlier, on 28 April 1944, eight tank-landing ships converged in Lyme Bay ...

Recalling his initial deployment from the landing craft, he said ... "I still thought it was a beach exercise," he said. Veterans mark D-Day as leaders say 'thank you' 10 things you might ...