Dossier
Pacific War
Coverage of Pacific War in the Nexus archive.
- The First Waves of Amphibious Assault Will Be Unmanned
The U.S. Navy's underwater demolition teams historically prepared for amphibious landings during the Pacific War by conducting reconnaissance, breaching obstacles, and clearing mines. Modern amphibious assaults are shifting to unmanned first waves, reducing risks previously borne by human teams who paved the way for marines and soldiers.