landing force


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landing force

A Marine Corps or Army task organization formed to conduct amphibious operations. The landing force, together with the amphibious task force and other forces, constitute the amphibious force. Also called LF. See also amphibious force; amphibious operation; amphibious task force; task organization.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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As it was, El Uchali took refuge at Modon, which is an island near Navarino, and landing forces fortified the mouth of the harbour and waited quietly until Don John retired.
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