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amphibious

[am-fib-ee-uhs] / æmˈfɪb i əs /




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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

That would involve a series of challenging and dangerous amphibious landings.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He had peered up once and seen three amphibious tractors going up on the beach far ahead.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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