Synchronization of Littoral Operations

Abstract

This paper attempts to examine selected major historical littoral operations in order to examine the synchronization factors that might be applied to future operations. Special emphasis is placed on amphibious landings. Synchronization can be defined as the arrangement of land, air and sea forces in time, space, and purpose results whose sum is greater than the sum of the individual capabilities. The thesis of this paper is that synchronization has historically constituted a major factor in amphibious operations and despite improvements in technology as evidence by platforms such as Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCACs), synchronization will continue be a major consideration. It can be a deciding factor, as it has been in the case studies examined. The following historical cases were studied with particular emphasis on synchronization: Gallipoli in 1914/15: Norwegian Landing in 1940; Normandy in 1944; and the Falklands in 1982.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 1994
Accession Number
ADA279713

Entities

People

  • Dan Wheeland

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Strikes
  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Army Personnel
  • Case Studies
  • Classification
  • Command And Control
  • Detection
  • Landing Craft
  • Landing Forces
  • Military Personnel
  • Navy
  • Terrain
  • Transport Ships
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

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  • Space