why did the U.S. Marines (an amphibious force) fight in Afghanistan (a landlocked country)?

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why did the U.S. Marines (an amphibious force) fight in Afghanistan (a landlocked country)?

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When the conflict started, the Marines had an amphibious force already in the Indian Ocean. It made a lot more sense to helicopter them into Afghanistan from there rather than take the time to fly in troops from the US.

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