The U.s. Navy's "Interim" LSMs in World War II

"The "Interim" LSM(R) or Landing Ship, Medium (Rocket) was a revolutionary development in rocket warfare in World War II and the U.S. Navy's first true rocket ship. Their primary mission was to deliver maximum firepower to enemy targets ashore. This book provides a comprehensive operational history of the Navy's 12 original "Interim" LSM(R)s"--