An LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel) dispenses a smoke screen to conceal the USS LST-826 at anchor in the background before landing; Okinawa, 1945.

Concealing smoke cover

Navy troop transport ship USS Thurston (AP-77). The ship is carrying her original armament, including a 5-inch/51 gun on the stern. Note the full loadout of landing craft, including the many on deck.

Troop transport AP-77

American sailors take delight in their close viewing of the wide brimmed hat of the Australian soldiers. In the background is the US Landing Ship Tank LST-626.