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An '''amphibious assault''' is a military operation that involves landing combat troops from ships at sea onto land, usually on a beach. The area where the troops land is referred to as a beachhead. The most well known amphibious landing was the D-Day landing at Normandy in [[WWII]]. Because amphibious assaults always involve naval forces these assaults are usually supported by naval gunfire and aircraft. | An '''amphibious assault''' is a military operation that involves landing combat troops from ships at sea onto land, usually on a beach. The area where the troops land is referred to as a beachhead. The most well known amphibious landing was the D-Day landing at Normandy in [[WWII]]. Because amphibious assaults always involve naval forces these assaults are usually supported by naval gunfire and aircraft. | ||
== Amphibious Landings in | == "Amphibious" Landings in [[Science Fiction]] == | ||
{{Quote|We have to hold them until all transports are away. Prepare for ground assault!|[[General Rieekan]]}} | {{Quote|We have to hold them until all transports are away. Prepare for ground assault!|[[General Rieekan]]}} | ||
In science fiction, this type of military operation is scaled up to the planetary level, and starships insert troops into battle against ground forces defending a [[planet]]. In most science fiction, | In science fiction, this type of military operation is scaled up to the planetary level, and starships insert troops into battle against ground forces defending a [[planet]]. In most science fiction, attackers use [[shuttle]]s, [[dropship]]s, or even [[starship]]s capable of landing to deploy troops and equipment to deploy forces. Star Trek factions usually make use of the [[transporter]] to insert troops during planetary assault operations, unless they are somehow blocked. | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 10 September 2013
An amphibious assault is a military operation that involves landing combat troops from ships at sea onto land, usually on a beach. The area where the troops land is referred to as a beachhead. The most well known amphibious landing was the D-Day landing at Normandy in WWII. Because amphibious assaults always involve naval forces these assaults are usually supported by naval gunfire and aircraft.
"Amphibious" Landings in Science Fiction
- "We have to hold them until all transports are away. Prepare for ground assault!"
- —General Rieekan
In science fiction, this type of military operation is scaled up to the planetary level, and starships insert troops into battle against ground forces defending a planet. In most science fiction, attackers use shuttles, dropships, or even starships capable of landing to deploy troops and equipment to deploy forces. Star Trek factions usually make use of the transporter to insert troops during planetary assault operations, unless they are somehow blocked.