The Most Dangerous Military Landing Ever Attempted

On September 15, 1950, after only a month of planning, a team of United States and South Korean forces landed at the port of Inchon, only 100 miles south of the 38th parallel and just 25 miles from the capital city of Seoul.

Over the course of one week, 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels dispatched by the United Nations set out to battle the North Korean People’s Army.

While the location was criticized as being far too risky for its changing tides and unpredictable weather, United Nations Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur was confident the plan would succeed.

In a daring operation planned and executed under extremely difficult conditions, the United Nations forces aimed to reverse the tide of the Korean War, seize control of Seoul, and solidify America’s postwar reputation on the global stage...

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