This study contributes to a debate how Försvarsmakten can develop the practice within amphibious warfare in the context of waging war as an allied party of Nato. This study examines a well-known theory, which is tested with two cases. The study is centralized trough the perspective of amphibious operations. The understandings allow extended possibilities about how Försvarsmakten could adapt for future challenges. The main purpose is to analyze the outcomes from both battles and compare the results for upcoming adaptions. The aim is to explain how to achieve success with future adjustments for military forces when performing amphibious warfare. Altered prerequisites admits continuous developments.
The results indicate that only two of five criteria would be essential to adapt for future amphibious warfare. One of the criteria is not needed over time which implies that amphibious warfare still can be performed due to other factors. The last two principles are only partially achieved which vary due to the actual battle itself. The outcome of the thesis gives potential explanatory basis. Amphibious combat forces are declared to be needed in marine warfare which admits freedom of action. Amphibious battles must consist of rapid continuously movements that could result in surprising effects. Beneficial outcomes are shown when using high-technological systems. Meanwhile the forces should not depend upon modern systems to be successful, the amphibious power should be skillful and use main resources by combining different capabilities within and together with other combat forces.