Why was the Inchon Invasion important?

Answer 1

It was the turning point in the first phase of the Korean War. The Inchon landings essentially cut off the North Korean Army supply lines and forced them to break off the attacks on the remaining UN forces in the Pusan Perimeter. After the Inchon Landings the North Korean Army was essentially taken out of the Korean conflict as the next 2 phases of the war was prosecuted primarily by the Red Chinese.

Answer 2

In September 1950, the Allied Forces had a major amphibious assault at Inchon. This effectively cut the North Korean Army in half and led to the Allies establishing the 38th parallel as a demarcation .

Answer 3

Inchon was significant because it gave the element of surprise

Answer 4

it was a heavy loss for the UN troops,