Commentary on Amphibious Operations

Letter to the Editor

by Maj F. G. Hoffman, USMCR . . . Much of the Navy’s ignorance of, or seeming indifference to, amphibious issues, which was noted by Col Batcheller, may stem from …

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Over-the-Horizon Amphibious Operations

The Corps'concept for over-the-horizon amphibious assaults has been formally published, but it is a dynamic document that deserves the attention of, and input from, all Marines.

In OTH operations beaches and landing zones serve only as points of entry and control measures for landing forces. The point of OTH is to get mobile, combined arms teams ashore quickly, merge them into combat formations while on the move, and drive deep into the enemy's rear. These multiple

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Operational Art and Amphibious Warfare

Traditionally and by law (Title 10, U.S.C.), the United States has used amphibious forces to seize advanced naval and air bases. Considering the paucity of overseas bases, this mission is still valid, and capabilities are far greater than in the island-hopping campaigns of World War II. Today a

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The Industrial Battlespace: Manufacturing and Maneuver

During the brutal assault on Tarawa in World War II, Marines faced nearly insurmountable odds. The beach was heavily fortified, enemy fire poured down from all directions, and the Marines’ …

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