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Definition of Amphibious assault
1. Noun. An amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships.
Specialized synonyms: Eniwetok, Inchon, Invasion Of Iwo, Iwo, Iwo Jima, Kwajalein, Leyte, Leyte Invasion, Leyte Island, Saipan, Salerno, Makin, Tarawa, Tarawa-makin, Battle Of Wake, Battle Of Wake Island
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphibious Assault
Literary usage of Amphibious assault
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Assault from the Sea: The Amphibious Landing at Inchon by Curtis A. Utz (1994)
"Two days later, MacArthur turned in a masterful performance to persuade his guests
that the proposed amphibious assault at ..."
2. Maintaining Budgetary Discipline: Spending and Revenue Options edited by Sherry Snyder (1999)
"The current amphibious assault fleet is made up of CH-46 and CH-53 helicopters
... Plus, the amphibious assault fleet provides more unique services than the ..."
3. Across the Reef: The Amphibious Tracked Vehicle at War by Victor J. Croizat (2001)
"18 This revealed the close parallel between a ground attack and an amphibious
assault. In both circumstances, the object is to gain control over a ..."
4. The Final Campaign: Marines in the Victory on Okinawa by Joseph H. Alexander (1996)
"Spruance and Turner began planning the next amphibious assault, ... Earlier, on
17 May, Admiral Turner had declared an end to the amphibious assault phase. ..."
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