The Battle of Inchon or the Inchon Invasion took place on September 10, 1950. The battle lasted a total of nine days and ended with a decisive United Nations victory.
The Battle of Inchon , an amphibious invasion by US Marines , severed the logistical supply lines of the NKPA (North Korean People's Army) which led to the recapture of the Seoul capital .
The suprise attack at Inchon
MacArthur wanted to cut the supply lines of the North Korean army.
General Douglas MacArthur chose Inchon as his landing place for several strategic reasons. The city’s deep-water port allowed for the rapid unloading of troops and supplies, while its proximity to Seoul made it an ideal location to launch a surprise attack against North Korean forces. Additionally, the tidal variations at Inchon could be leveraged to facilitate the landings, catching the enemy off guard and disrupting their defenses. Overall, Inchon provided a tactical advantage that was crucial for the success of the Korean War's amphibious operation.
The invasion was at Incheon (or Inchon) in Korea.
Douglas Macarthur
all the usual risks of amphibious assault into enemy rear. long shipping routes, lack of air support, risk of being contained and eliminated at the beachhead.
Inchon was significant because it gave the element of surprise
The Battle of Inchon or the Inchon Invasion took place on September 10, 1950. The battle lasted a total of nine days and ended with a decisive United Nations victory.
Inchon
The Inchon Offensive was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a victory and strategic reversal in favor of the UN.
He chose Inchon.
The port city of Inchon. It was called Operation CHROMITE. The U.S. and allied forces landed U.S. Marines and U.S. Army troops on the beach at Inchon.
Inchon landings
The Battle of Inchon , an amphibious invasion by US Marines , severed the logistical supply lines of the NKPA (North Korean People's Army) which led to the recapture of the Seoul capital .
The Inchon Offensive was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a victory and strategic reversal in favor of the UN.