Littoral warfare explained

In military and naval warfare, littoral warfare is operations in and around the littoral zone, within a certain distance of shore, including surveillance, mine-clearing and support for landing operations and other types of combat shifting from water to ground, and back.

Definition

Littoral warfare is warfare in and around the littoral zone.^[1]

History

Littoral warfare has been conducted almost as long as human societies have been conducting warfare.^[1]

In the 21st century the United States Marine Corps re-emphasized littoral warfare.^[2]

See also

• Amphibious warfare

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vego . Milan . On Littoral Warfare . digital-commons.usnwc.edu . Naval War College Review . 6 March 2021.
2. Web site: Stashwick . Steven . U.S. Marines Planning Three Specialized Units for Island Fighting . thediplomat.com . The Diplomat . 6 March 2021.