September 15–19, 1950 · West Coast Korea Theater
September 15–19, 1950
Against the advice of nearly every senior military planner, General MacArthur executed an amphibious assault at Inchon — a port with treacherous tidal conditions requiring a 32-foot tidal swing and offering a narrow 12-hour window. The 1st Marine Division and Army X Corps struck directly at the North Korean rear, cutting their supply lines. The boldness of the operation achieved complete strategic surprise. MacArthur had wagered his reputation and won brilliantly.
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