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Which battle was the first large-scale amphibious assault performed by U.S. military forces?

Retry Correct Incorrect In March of 1847, 502 Marines from the 2nd Advanced Base Regiment, as well as Marine detachments from Florida and 285 armed Navy sailors, began landing operations on Veracruz to occupy the port. By April 21, more than 6,000 troops were ashore.

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Which battle was the first large-scale amphibious assault performed by U.S. military forces?

• Battle of Hue City
• Siege of Veracruz
• Raid of Nassau
• Second Battle of Fallujah