Below is a high resolution photo I stumbled across on the internet that shows before - during - after the tsunami that took place on December 26, 2004. I know many military member took part in the tsunami relief effort and seen first hand the destruction. Click on the picture to enlarge - image opens...

It is often said that amphibious assaults are the hardest of all military operations to coordinate. High Speed Amphibians enable a transformation of operational maneuvers from the sea to the land like never before. An amphibious operation is a military operation launched from the sea by naval and landing...