landing force
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of landing force
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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"They allowed for the transport of a tactical landing force and equipment relatively inconspicuously."
From Reuters • Nov. 11, 2023
Although amphibious forces eventually took heavy German artillery fire as they got closer, the amphibious landing force was well protected by Allied air superiority and cloudy weather.
From Fox News • Nov. 12, 2018
HMS Albion, which acts as a command platform for the Royal Navy's amphibious task force and landing force, is capable of carrying more than 600 personnel as well as vehicles and combat supplies.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2010
"Who's going to command the landing force?" asked the Chief of Staff.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Fifth Marine Amphibious Corps was also the largest landing force in the history of the Marines.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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