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Definition of Beachhead

1. Noun. A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation. "The Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"

2. Noun. An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments. "They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"

Definition of Beachhead

1. Noun. (military) An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material ¹

2. Noun. (context: by extension) an initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Beachhead

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beachhead

beachcomber beachcombers beachcombing beachcombs beached beaches beachfront beachfronts beachful beachfuls

beachgoer beachgoers beachgoing beachhead (current term) beachheads beachie beachier beachies beachiest beachiness

beaching beachings beachless beachlike beachsalmon beachscape beachscapes beachside

Literary usage of Beachhead

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Across the Reef: The Amphibious Tracked Vehicle at War by Victor J. Croizat (2001)
"In the seven days that followed the Germans threw three divisions against the gap in an effort to destroy the Allied beachhead, but each attempt was blunted ..."

2. Aerial Interdiction: Air Power and the Land Battle in Three American Wars by Mark (1995)
"Both measures were carried out on an extensive scale in the following days, and on February 16 the beachhead was far better prepared to withstand the storm ..."

3. Liberation: Marines in the Recapture of Guam by Cyril J. OBrien (1996)
"The regiment would drive inland, secure a line of cliffs, and defend them until the division caught up and was ready to expand the beachhead outward. ..."

4. The Secret War: The Office of Strategic Services in World War II edited by George C. Chalou (1995)
"That same day, January 28, Hitler issued an order in which he stressed the tremendous importance he attached to eliminating the beachhead. ..."

5. U. S. Marines in the Persian Gulf, 1990-1991: With Marine Forces Afloat in edited by Ronald J. Brown (2000)
"General Jenkins intended to isolate the force beachhead by attacking enemy ... On the second day the beachhead would be expanded and specific link-up points ..."

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