landing force
- 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
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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. Smith
Everything was under splendid control where a landing-force occupied the grid and all the ground immediately about it.
Pariah PlanetMurray Leinster