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MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
Inchon was what is called a turning movement. Instead of going at an enemy force, you go around them and capture some strategic objective in the enemy's rear which totally disrupts their ability to function.
North Korean supply lines ran through Seoul. Seoul, being close to Inchon, was vulnerable to an amphibious assault. The North Koreans were not defending Seoul adequately because all their troops were committed to breaking the Pusan Perimeter. They never expected a landing at Inchon(see David Halberstram's "The Coldest Winter").
Basically, landing at Inchon would take the North Koreans by surprise. Taking Seoul would cut their supply lines. The risks were much less than going straight at the North Koreans' front lines. And it would force the North Koreans to abandon the invasion of South Korea. That is why General MacArthur took the risk.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agobcause it was the last city the north Koreans had to invade before they could take over seuol, south koreas capital.
Peter Shelling
Because it was not a good spot for an amphibious landing due to high tides and a narrow channel-- so, it was not as well-defended as some of the other choices.
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Korean conflict .
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The invasion was at Incheon (or Inchon) in Korea.
What port city did General MacArthur choose for a counterattack against North Korea?
He chose Inchon.
What General MacArthur chose what port city for a counterattack against North Korea?
He chose Inchon.
Where did General MacArthur commanded a major surprise for Korea?
Inchon landings
What type of military tactic was successful for General MacArthur in the Korean War?
MacArthur used the tactic of a flank attack at Inchon Korea.
What was general Douglas MacArthur's first with allied troops in Korea?
The suprise attack at Inchon
During this war general MacArthur led troops ashore at inchon?
Korean conflict .
Why did general Douglas MacArthur risk landing in enemy held territory in Inchon?
MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
Why did Douglas MacArthur risk landing marines in enemy held territory at Inchon?
MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
What city did MacArthur's plan to land at behind North Korean lines?
The port city of Inchon.
What was general Douglas MacArthur's first victory with allies troops in Korea?
The suprise attack at Inchon
Why did general Douglas MacArthur risk landing marines in enemy held territory's at Inchon?
MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
Why did General Douglas MacArthur risk landing Marines in enemy held territory in Inchon?
MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
