amphibious

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Seizing Kharg Island and the islands near the mainland would require an amphibious landing on a contested shoreline, among “the hardest operations” a military can attempt, and one that Iran is almost certainly prepared for.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier this year, thousands of American Marines and sailors came together with Japan’s amphibious brigade for weekslong drills in southwest Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

There appear to be three routes for US forces wishing to seize the island -– an airborne attack; an amphibious operation; or a combination of the two.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The three warships are part of the San Diego-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Our amphibious boats turned around, roared back down onto the beach, and churned their way out into the water fifty yards or so.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac