A secured position on an enemy shore established by invading troops, used as a base to advance further inland.
Compound of 'beach' (Old English 'bæce') and 'head' (Old English 'heafod' meaning top or front). Coined as a military term in the early 20th century, combining the literal beach landing point with 'head' meaning the leading position or vanguard of an operation.
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