amphibious assault
Oxford Dictionary of the US Military:
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amphibious assault
An amphibious operation that involves establishing a force on a hostile or potentially hostile shore.
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US Defense Department Military Dictionary:
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amphibious assault
(DOD) The principal type of amphibious operation that involves establishing a force on a hostile or potentially hostile shore. See also assault; assault phase.
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