>> Many people think they were heavily armored, but they were made almost entirely of wood, <<
I actually didnt know about that. Judging by the opening scene in Saving Private Ryan, the boat was simply made for speedy transport duties. As for protection, forget about it.
Between the diesel exhaust, the ocean swells and gathering fear, most LCVPs were awash with vomit by the time they reached the beach.
Lord knows I wouldn't have wanted to be there...