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1950 Battle of Inchon... Douglas MacArthur....
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September 15, 1950
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 15, 1950
* Battle of Inchon
* Korean War
* Douglas MacArthur
This 12 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* GEN MACARTHUR LEADS INCHON INVASION
with subhead. (see)
Tells of the invasion of Incheon, South Korea by General Douglas MacArthur. A early same day report of the initial landing.
Other news of the day.Some spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The Battle of Inchon; code name: Operation Chromite was an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations (UN).
The battle began on September 15, 1950, and ended around September 17. Through a surprise amphibious assault far from the Pusan Perimeter that UN and South Korean forces were desperately defending, the largely undefended city of Incheon was secured after being bombed by UN forces. The battle ended a string of victories by the invading North Korean People's Army. The subsequent UN recapture of nearby Seoul partially severed NKPA's supply lines in South Korea.
The majority of United Nations ground forces involved were U.S. Marines, commanded by General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur was the driving force behind the operation, overcoming the strong misgivings of more cautious generals to a risky assault over extremely unfavorable terrain.
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