ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AMPHIBIOUS
From Greek amphibios, literally: having a double life, from amphi- + bios life.
2 QUOTES WITH «AMPHIBIOUS»
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amphibious.
He hits from both sides of the plate. He's amphibious.
My high-school coach Tony Reginelli was kind of famous for 'Reggie-isms,' kind of like 'Yogi-isms.' He always said if you want to be a good quarterback, when sprinting left you want to be amphibious and throw left-handed. I told him, 'You mean ambidextrous, coach?'
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMPHIBIOUS»
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amphibious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
amphibious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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U.S.
Amphibious Ships and Craft: An Illustrated Design History
For example, the book offers the first comprehensive and fully illustrated account of abortive attempts in the 1960s and beyond to build new fire support ships (LFS).
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US World War II
Amphibious Tactics: Army & Marine Corps, ...
The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941-45, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warfare.
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The US Marine Corps in the Vietnam War: III Marine ...
This book examines the origins and constantly changing organizational structure of III MAF, and demonstrates how it conducted its savage struggle against Viet Cong guerrillas and North Vietnamese Army regular forces in the northern ...
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American Flying Boats and
Amphibious Aircraft: An ...
"History of the amphibious aircraft designed and built in the United States.
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At the Water's Edge: Defending Against the Modern
Amphibious ...
Col. Theodore L. Gatchel, USMC (Ret.), examines amphibious operations from Gallipoli to the Falkland Islands to determine why the defenders were unable either to prevent the attackers from landing or to throw them back into the sea after ...
Theodore L. Gatchel, 1996
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Sinking of the
Amphibious Passenger Vehicle, Miss Majestic, ...
Of the 21 people on board, 13 passengers, incl. 3 children, died. The investigation identified these safety issues: vehicle maint., Coast Guard inspections, and inspection guidance, reserve buoyancy, and survivability.
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Navy LPD-17
Amphibious Ship Procurement: Background, Issues, ...
Appendix A. Amphibious Lift Goal; Appendix B. LPD-17 Cost Growth and Construction Problems. Illus. This is a print on demand report.
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Assault from the sea: essays on the history of
amphibious ...
Opslagsværk i historiens største amfibieoperationer.
Merrill L. Bartlett, 1983
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Utah Beach: The
Amphibious Landing and Airborne Operations ...
"--Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel Although the assault on Utah Beach ultimately became one of the most successful military operations of World War II, its outcome was anything but certain.
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Gators of Neptune: Naval
Amphibious Planning for the ...
With the evolution of amphibious warfare as a backdrop, the book has sufficient technical detail to satisfy the modern-day practitioner of amphibious warfare, yet it is written in a style that makes it accessible to the general public.
Christopher D. Yung, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMPHIBIOUS»
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amphibious is used in the context of the following news items.
Swedish and Thai navies getting new subs, Italians to acquire an …
Swedish and Thai navies getting new subs, Italians to acquire an amphibious ship. David Pugliese, Ottawa Citizen More from David Pugliese, ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
LOOK: Amphibious pedicab makes waves in Visayas science fair
An amphibious pedicab won runner-up honors at the Department of Science and Technology's regional invention contest and exhibit in Central ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
Russian Helicopters plans comeback for amphibious Mi-14
Russian Helicopters is evaluating restarting assembly of the Mil Mi-14 amphibious helicopter, which has been out of production since the ... «Flightglobal, Jul 15»
Italian Navy orders new amphibious assault ship
The Italian Navy has ordered a new landing helicopter dock (LHD), with Fincantieri and Finmeccanica announcing they had been awarded a ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jul 15»
Amphibious Holdings $5.00 million Financing. Scott Rose Submitted …
Amphibious Holdings Llc, Limited Liability Company just had published form D because of $5.00 million debt financing. This is a new filing. «OctaFinance.com, Jul 15»
Fincantieri and Finmeccanica get contract for one multipurpose …
Fincantieri and Finmeccanica get contract for one multipurpose amphibious unit for the Italian Navy. Fincantieri, one of the world's largest ... «PortNews IAA, Jul 15»
South Korea in amphibious landing drill
South Korea's Navy and Marine Corps carry out a large-scale amphibious landing drill. Rough cut (no reporter narration). △ Hide Transcript. «Reuters, Jun 15»
Amphibious Bus: This bus ride will truly be a splashing experience …
Well apparently there is and it is called Amphibious Bus or to add a cool touch AmphiBus. This tourist vehicle that can seamlessly ride on land ... «On Cars India, Jun 15»
3 Cebu university engineering graduates get DOST award for …
“The amphibious trisikad was tested to be effective on both land and water and can carry about three to four passengers on board. Aside from ... «InterAksyon, Jun 15»
South Korea debuts indigenous LST in amphibious drill
The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) will debut a locally produced 127 m landing ship tank (LST) vessel in a large-scale joint amphibious ... «IHS Jane's 360, Jun 15»
