beach landings
Coastal military operations
Beach landings are military operations in which troops and equipment come ashore from the sea onto enemy-held or contested coastline.
The term evokes amphibious assaults like D-Day, where forces must establish a foothold under fire: The beach landings at Normandy changed the course of the war.
Success depends on naval support, air cover, and the element of surprise.
- D-Day1944 Normandy invasion
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- amphibious assaultAttack launched from water
- shore partyNaval personnel ashore
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