bridgehead

The army established a bridgehead across the river.

They successfully defended the bridgehead from enemy attacks.

The soldiers fortified the bridgehead with sandbags and barbed wire.

The bridgehead provided a strategic advantage for the advancing troops.

The commander ordered his troops to expand the bridgehead further inland.

The soldiers used the bridgehead as a base for launching their offensive.

Securing a bridgehead is crucial for a successful military operation.

The enemy tried to infiltrate the bridgehead under the cover of darkness.

The bridgehead was heavily fortified to withstand enemy counterattacks.

The troops launched a surprise attack to capture a key bridgehead.