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Battle of Inchon... Douglas MacArthur....
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September 16, 1950
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Taunton, Massachusetts, September 16, 1950
* Battle of Inchon
* Korean War
* Douglas MacArthur
This 14 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "Tank Led Marine Force Captures Kimpo Air Field" and "Yankee Troops Progress Inland Speedily from Inchon Beachhead In MacArthur's Big-Time Gamble To Terminate Korean Warfare"
This tells of the invasion of Incheon, South Korea by General Douglas MacArthur.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Some spine wear and other minor margin wear, otherwise 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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