Landing Craft Assault Parent Type: Amphibious Warfare Quick Facts Era WWII Role Assault landing craft Notable For Beach landings Landing craft used for assault troops. Related Types Amphibious Amphibious Assault Ship Fast Sealift Ship Helicopter Assault Ship Landing Craft Infantry Landing Craft Mechanized Landing Craft Support Landing Craft Tank Landing Platform Dock Landing Ship Landing Ship Dock Landing Ship Infantry Landing Ship Tank Roll-on/Roll-off Military Ship