landing force

noun Military.

the ground forces of an amphibious task force that effect the assault landing in an amphibious operation.

Origin of landing force

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby landing force

landing card, landing clerk, landing craft, landing field, landing flap, landing force, landing gear, landing net, landing page, landing party, landing ship

Example sentences from the Web for landing force

  • He had a landing-force (Conner, Home Squadron, 15), but whether at this time and place is not clear.

    The War With Mexico, Volume II (of 2) |Justin H. Smith

  • Everything was under splendid control where a landing-force occupied the grid and all the ground immediately about it.

    Pariah Planet |Murray Leinster