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How well landing-craft rockets worked on D-Day

Rocket-firing landing craft performed well enough to retain for the planned invasion of Japan, though further refinement was desired.

Question

Were rockets fired from landing craft effective against mines and beach obstacles?

Short answer

They performed well enough to retain for the invasion of Japan, although planners wanted to improve the system.

Notes

The rockets contributed to the assault by striking beach defences and obstacles before troops reached the shore. Post-battle judgment was positive enough that planners intended to keep the capability for Japan. The system still needed refinement, so its operational promise did not amount to perfect accuracy or decisive effect.