The development of amphous warfare through improvements in transportation, artillery, co-operation between landing forces their cover, the use of frogmen and underwater explosives most important the ability of landing forces to do more than just land. The impact of an amphious operation can be greater that its military intent of psychological-political outcome. The pressure of neccesity, amphious landings achieve a new synthesis of the various forms of violence practiced by the navy, army and air force.
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AMPHIBIOUS -- WARFARE MARINE INVASIONS -- HISTORY MILITARY -- TECHNIQUES