landing force
noun Military.
the ground forces of an amphibious task force that effect the assault landing in an amphibious operation.
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Origin of landing force
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby landing force
landing card, landing clerk, landing craft, landing field, landing flap, landing force, landing gear, landing net, landing page, landing party, landing ship
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Example sentences from the Web for landing force
He had a landing-force (Conner, Home Squadron, 15), but whether at this time and place is not clear.
The War With Mexico, Volume II (of 2)|Justin H. SmithEverything was under splendid control where a landing-force occupied the grid and all the ground immediately about it.
Pariah Planet|Murray Leinster