Role
The LPDs supported a Royal Marines amphibious assault force and provided a platform for the Headquarters capability prior to, and during, the assault phase. The Royal Marines served aboard as the 4th Assault Squadron. The Squadron included crew for the 4 × LCU's, 4 × LCVP's and the Beach Party, which was equipped with a Land Rover, a Bedford 4 ton truck, two tractor units - one a track layer, the other equipped with a bucket - and a Centurion BARV. The squadron also had duties aboard, (ensuring equipment and troops got to shore as they were needed), radio operators and administration.
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