amphibious ship
Sea-to-shore transport
An amphibious ship is a naval vessel designed to transport troops, equipment, and supplies from sea to shore during military operations.
These ships can deploy forces directly onto beaches or hostile coastlines using landing craft, helicopters, or hovercraft carried aboard.
The U.S.
Navy operates several classes of amphibious ships, from large assault carriers to smaller dock landing ships.
The amphibious ship positioned itself offshore before launching the beach assault.
- landingDescent's final moment
- assaultViolent offensive act
- navyMaritime military force
- beachSandy waterside margin
- carrierOne that transports
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