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

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

But it suggested that Beijing views an amphibious assault on Taiwan as risky and likely to fail, particularly if the U.S. intervenes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Our LSTs moved up to the line of departure at 0730 and our amphibious alligators rolled down the ramp into the water.

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