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U.S. troops climb down cargo nets from a large military ship into landing craft below, preparing for the assault on Inchon during the Korean War in September 1950. Map of the Korean Peninsula showing North Korean military advances into South Korea from June to August 1950 during the Korean War. Red arrows indicate the directions of North Korean advances southward past the 38th parallel, reaching deep into South Korean territory near the Pusan Perimeter, with major cities and geographic features labeled. Surrounding regions such as Manchuria (China), the USSR, and Japan are also shown for context. Map of the Korean Peninsula showing troop movements and advances by United Nations Command forces during the Korean War from September to November 1950. Green arrows trace the northward advances from South Korea into North Korea, with key cities, rivers, and boundaries labeled, including the 38th parallel and major operations such as the X Corps landing at Inch'on and Pusan. Neighboring regions like Manchuria (China), the USSR, and Japan are also indicated. Korean War
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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Sep 08, 2025
Updated names to reflect current South Korean government romanization standards. Apr 17, 2024
Add new Web site: Naval History and Heritage Command - Inchon Landing. Mar 09, 2022
Add new Web site: U.S. Army Center of Military History - The Landing at Inch'on. Mar 09, 2022
Media added. Jul 13, 2011
New article added. Sep 08, 2009
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