15. The Inchon Landing in the Korean War
In 1950, UN forces were on the defensive in Korea when General Douglas MacArthur made a high-risk, last-minute decision: launch an amphibious assault at Inchon, behind enemy lines. Despite daunting tides and narrow windows for success, the operation’s surprise and precision caught North Korean forces off guard. The Inchon landing dramatically reversed the war’s momentum, transforming a desperate defense into a bold offensive and altering the fate of the Korean peninsula.
