On the Eve of Destruction

Scott Savitz

ResearchPosted on rand.org Jun 5, 2024Published in: European Security & Defence/Maritime Defence Monitor, Combined Special Issue, pages 130-134 (May 2024)

The rapid seizure of operational port facilities has typically been a vital objective of any major amphibious invasion. Conversely, effective measures aimed at the denial of these facilities can significantly hinder an opponent's operations. This article looks at the continued relevance of port destruction, using the current threat posed by mainland China to Taiwan as an example.

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  • Copyright: Mittler Report Verlag
  • Publisher: European Security & Defence
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 2024
  • Pages: 5
  • Document Number: EP-70491

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