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Definition of Amphibious operation
1. Noun. A military operation by both land and sea forces.
Specialized synonyms: Amphibious Demonstration, Amphibious Assault
Specialized synonyms: Dunkerque, Dunkirk
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphibious Operation
Literary usage of Amphibious operation
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)
"Fifty Years and Still Running The amphibious operation in modern times IFTY years
have passed since that meeting in October 1937 when the amphibian tractor ..."
2. The Military Dictionary (1987)
"As an entity, the amphibious operation includes the following phases: a.
planning—The period extending from issuance of the initiating directive to ..."
3. A Bibliography of the U. S. Navy and the Conflict in Southeast Asia, 1950-1975 by Edward J. Marolda (1994)
"Alexander, Joseph, H. "An amphibious operation in Viet Nam. ... Besch, EW "Amphibious
Operation at Vinh." Marine Corps Gazette (December 1982): 54ff. ..."