1.   Benney moved with the troops to cover land, sea and amphibious operations at Saipan and the Marianas.

2.   Half a century ago, American Gen. Douglas MacArthur staged an amphibious operation near where the airport now stands that turned the tide of the Korean War.

3.   In another major development in ship planning, the Navy is studying designs on a new generation of aircraft carriers that would be adaptable to working in amphibious operations.

4.   The five-day exercises began with defensive amphibious operations and the shelling of targets by warships and air force fighter-bombers, the radio said.

5.   The force has been on ships for more than a week, practicing for the amphibious operation.

6.   The landing by U.S. and French troops was met with minimal resistance and was considered one of the most successful amphibious operations of the war.

7.   He added that the ability to carry out such an amphibious operation indicated the army had improved its equipment and techniques.

8.   As for amphibious operations, the Chinese navy simply does not have enough ships, or the right type of ships, to land sufficient troops on Taiwanese soil.

9.   They will consist only of training missions including amphibious operations and night-flying skills.

10.   The joint drills in the north will consist only of training missions including amphibious operations and night-flying skills.