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2022-09-16 China-Japan-Koreas

On this day in history, Sept. 15, 1950, US troops land at Inchon, turning the tide of the Korean War

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Posted by Skidmark 2022-09-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
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#1 It is a good thing that MacArthur did not listen to the skeptics on his staff.

Posted by Slavising Unineting5672 2022-09-16 12:40|| 2022-09-16 12:40|| Front Page Top

#2 Slavising Unineting5672 He also didn't listen when he was told the Chinese were in North Korea engaging U.S. troops.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-09-16 13:28|| 2022-09-16 13:28|| Front Page Top

#3 USMC doing exactly what they were created to do, and doing it brilliantly! Semper Fi Old Breed!

Posted by NoMoreBS 2022-09-16 13:42|| 2022-09-16 13:42|| Front Page Top

#4 The more I read about the landings the more ...Insane choosing it as an invasion site. Looking at The Big Map™ it is an obvious choice -- all, repeat all the communication routes cross between Inchon and Seoul. Take that nexus and supply to the south is near impossible, but taking the place is so hard the North Koreans barely garrisoned at all.

Posted by magpie 2022-09-16 13:55|| 2022-09-16 13:55|| Front Page Top

#5 #3 As I recall the Marine commander, General O.P. Smith, when he was asked why the landing was so successful, replied that "it was done by professionals", i.e., the USMC and the USN. The Chinese might want to ponder that comment before they launch the million-man swim.

Posted by Matt 2022-09-16 15:30|| 2022-09-16 15:30|| Front Page Top

#6 Just the beginning; had to overcome some river crossings quickly as well.

Posted by swksvolFF 2022-09-16 17:47|| 2022-09-16 17:47|| Front Page Top

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