[GOP_1900AD]

I am well aware of friction. The biggest mistake Western analysts make in viewing scenarios of the PRC conquering Taiwan is overly couching it as "an amphibious invasion." A more likely model would be Norway 1940.

[Poohbah]

I am well aware of friction. The biggest mistake Western analysts make in viewing scenarios of the PRC conquering Taiwan is overly couching it as "an amphibious invasion." A more likely model would be Norway 1940.

Ahem, you are crossing a large water obstacle. That's an amphibious invasion. The Marine Corps may use air assets to lift troops and gain vertical envelopment, but it's still "amphibious warfare."