On 15 September 1950 during the Korean War, The United States and allied forces made a surprise amphibious landing at the planned port of Inchon. Inchon is located on the west coast of Korea, about 25 miles south of the capital city of Seoul and 100miles from the 38th parallel. Many have considered the location of the landing stage as too risky, but the Commander of the United Nations (U.N) General Douglas MacArthur insisted on carrying out the bold landing. General MacArthur, who acquired vast knowledge from his pervious command of the allied forces in the Pacific during World War II, had been aggressive in endorsing a plan to land troops behind the North Koreans position. Attacking Inchon while fighting the North Koreans from the southern Pusan perimeter would trap the enemy from both directions. MacArthur’s idea met confrontation from other military leaders in Washington; they would make a compelling argument and point out a variety of challenges linked with landing at Inchon. Their particular concern was Inchon has a narrow port channel and extreme tides. Navigating them with the US’s enormous naval ships would be extremely risky. …show more content…
military leaders in was held. MacArthur would argue and prove that these factors meant the North Koreans would not predict the Allied forces to even attempt an amphibious landing there. MacArthur said, “The only alternative to a stroke such as I propose will be the continuation of the savage sacrifice we are making at Pusan, with no hope of relief in sight. Are you content to let our troops stay in that bloody perimeter like beef cattle in the slaughterhouse? Who will take the responsibility for such a tragedy? Certainly, I will