The Battle of Inchon: Turning Point of the Korean War

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BATTLE PREVIEW June 1950 North Korean soldiers invade South Korea and quickly overtake its capital Seoul August 1950 The North Korean army pushes United Nations forces into the southeast corner of South Korea September 1 1950 A secret team arrives near Inchon South Korea to gather information about the city's defenses September 13 1950 UN forces begin bombing Inchon Harbor September 15 1950 UN soldiers invade Inchon from the sea surprising the North Koreans September 16 1950 North Korean forces from Seoul attempt to retake Inchon but are defeated September 29 1950 UN forces push North Korean troops back The South Korean president returns to Seoul but fighting continues July 27 1953 After three years of fighting both sides of the Korean War agree to stop fighting