beachhead
/ˈbiːʧhɛd/
Description
beachhead
temporary line created when a military unit reaches a landing beach by sea and begins to defend the area while other reinforcements help out until a unit large enough to begin advancing has arrived
Beachhead
1954 film by Stuart Heisler
Beachhead
board game
Beachhead
episode of Stargate SG-1 (S9 E6)
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