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Where Duty, Honor and Country are acknowledged,affirmed and commemorated. Although only 55 years have passed since the war happened, many people seem to have already forgotten it,… ``We should not forget the past since it greatly contributed to the establishment of the democratic and liberal society we live in.

INCHEON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 15, 2010) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Corps launch smoke grenades during a demonstration for the 60th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation. After  

INCHEON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 15, 2010) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), embarked in USS Denver (LPD 9), exit the presentation area at the conclusion of an amphibious assault demonstration for the 60th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation. After Incheon, USS Denver (LPD 9) and embarked Marines from the 31st MEU will continue on a scheduled deployment in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Colby Drake/Released)

INCHEON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 15, 2010) A 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marine, Capt. Mike Borneo, portrays General Douglas MacArthur during an amphibious assault demonstration for the 60th anniversary.

Out of McCarthur’s long military career, the Inchon landing was his greatest stroke of brilliance. Even though he was a narcissistic bastard, he was a brilliant one and this was his most brilliant action. He turned the tide of the war with this one stroke. Many of the “experts” said a landing could not be made because of the tides in the flying fish channel.

For those that want to do away with the Marine Corps all the time, think about the power of the amphibious landing before you do. It’s one of the most brilliant tactical strategies that a commander can employ. Look how Schwartzkopf employed the feint of an amphibious landing and it tied up divisions of Iraqis.

For those talking about Chosin and the withdrawl back to Hugnam, may I suggest getting a copy of Bob Leckie’s book “March to Glory”. A great account of General Smith’s tactical withdrawl. Not sure if it’s in print anywhere but probably at libraries.