amphibious operation

A military operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force, embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force ashore to accomplish the assigned mission. See also amphibious force; landing force; mission; operation.

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amphibious operation - a military operation by both land and sea forces

military operation, operation - activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); "it was a joint operation of the navy and air force"

amphibious demonstration - an amphibious operation conducted for the purpose of deceiving the enemy and leading him into a course of action unfavorable to him

amphibious assault - an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships

armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"

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action phase
amphibious assault
amphibious assault landing
amphibious demonstration
amphibious force
amphibious raid
amphibious task force
amphibious withdrawal
assault echelon
commander, landing force
distant retirement area
distant support area
fire support area
integrated planning
joint amphibious operation
landing force
landing group commander
movement phase
movement plan

Britons accounted for the lion's share of the 1,500 ex-servicemen spread across ceremonies in Normandy and Brown paid tribute to "the brave fighting men of the largest amphibious operation in the annals of warfare.

World leaders pay homage to D-Day's history-makers by AFP / AFP American Edition

World leaders pay homage to D-Day's history-makers by AFP / AFP Global Edition

More than 370 South Korean troops, including Marines, re-enacted the 1950 amphibious operation after organisers laid a wreath at the statue of its mastermind, US General Douglas MacArthur.

War game riles the North by 7 Days (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

amphibious assault area

amphibious assault bulk fuel system