Inchon Landing
Inchon Landing
Inchon Landing
LANDING
Japan’s Colony INTRODUCTION
38th Parallel
UNSC Intervene and UN Force formed to
retaliate
INTRODUCTION
US JCS chose Gen MacArthur as FECOM
Close to Seoul
Mt McCkinley –
12 Sep
1st Marine Div –
11 Sep
Deception PRE-ASSAULT OPERATIONS
Spl Op
Mine Clearance Op
Recce
Preliminary Bombardment
ASSAULT OPERATIONS
Hill
Securing Wolmi-Do
Securing So-Wolmi-Do
ASSAULT OPERATIONS
Logistics
2. the 1st Marine Division conducting the initial assault, followed by the
7th Infantry Division
3. Tactical air support was provided by the Navy and Marine Corps initially
Liberated Seoul
International support
IMPACT OF INCHON LANDING
Extension of War
Compelled to retreat
Boosted Morale
Confidence on Leadership
IMPACT OF INCHON LANDING
Effectiveness of Jt Op
Importance of Intelligence
Risk of Overconfidence
Can lead to neglecting necessary preparation which may have adverse effect
Justifies Sun Tzu’s dictum and a valuable lesson in the art of war
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