amphibious landings
Sea-to-shore operations
Amphibious landings are military operations where forces attack from the sea onto a hostile shore.
The term combines naval and ground warfare—troops transported by ship assault beaches, establishing a foothold for further advance.
The D-Day invasion of Normandy remains the most famous example.
The amphibious landing met heavy resistance at the waterline.
- beachheadSecured landing zone
- D-Day1944 Normandy invasion
- assaultViolent offensive act
- under fireBeing attacked or criticized
- tidesPeriodic sea-level changes
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