September 15 in American History

September 15, 1950 — the Inchon landing

General Douglas MacArthur led a daring amphibious assault behind North Korean lines at Inchon, one of the riskiest and most successful operations of the Korean War. It reversed the war's momentum almost overnight — a single bold maneuver changing the entire map.

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What happened on September 15 in American history?

In 1950: the Inchon landing. General Douglas MacArthur led a daring amphibious assault behind North Korean lines at Inchon, one of the riskiest and most successful operations of the Korean War.

Why is September 15 significant?

General Douglas MacArthur led a daring amphibious assault behind North Korean lines at Inchon, one of the riskiest and most successful operations of the Korean War. It reversed the war's momentum almost overnight — a single bold maneuver changing the entire map.

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