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  • 1Beachhead (G.I. Joe) — Infobox G.I. Joe character name = Beachhead caption = affiliation = G.I. Joe function = Ranger realname = Wayne R. Sneeden birthplace = Auburn, Alabama serial = RA011 60 9231 rank = E 6 primaryMOS = Infantry secondaryMOS = Small Arm Armorer… …

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  • 2beachhead — n. to establish; hold; secure a beachhead * * * [ biːtʃhed] hold secure a beachhead to establish …

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  • 3beachhead — [bēch′hed΄] n. 1. a position established by invading troops on an enemy shore 2. a position gained as a secure starting point for any action; foothold …

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  • 4beachhead — /beech hed /, n. 1. the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore. 2. a secure initial position that has been gained and can be used for further advancement; foothold: The company has won a beachhead in the… …

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  • 5beachhead — noun Date: 1940 1. an area on a hostile shore occupied to secure further landing of troops and supplies 2. foothold …

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  • 6beachhead — beach•head [[t]ˈbitʃˌhɛd[/t]] n. 1) mil the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore 2) cvb a secure initial position that can be used for further advancement; foothold • Etymology: 1935–40 …

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  • 7Operation Shingle — Part of World War II US Army troops landing at Anzio late January 1944 …

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  • 8No. 4 Commando — after a raid on France, April 1942. Active 1940–1946 Country …

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  • 9Omaha Beach — Part of Normandy Landings …

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  • 1011th Airborne Division (United States) — Infobox Military Unit unit name=11th Airborne Division caption=11th Airborne Division shoulder sleeve insignia nickname=The Angels motto= themesong= colors= march= ceremonial chief= nickname=Angels type=Airborne Infantry Air Assault branch=United …

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