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An ''' | An '''amphibious assault''' is 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]]. | ||
== Amphibious Landings in Sci-Fi == | == Amphibious Landings in Sci-Fi == | ||
{{Quote|We have to hold them until all transports are away | {{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. | |||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
*[[Battle of Hoth]] | |||
*[[Siege of AR-558]] | |||
[[Category: Military]] | |||
Revision as of 14:10, 9 September 2013
An amphibious assault is 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.
Amphibious Landings in Sci-Fi
- "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.