Inch'on 1950: The last great amphibious assault

by Gordon L. Rottman, Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

Overview

Inch'on was probably the most significant campaign in the Korean theater, as well as being the last major amphibious assault of division-size conducted in the history of warfare.

The odds were stacked against the US troops, with virtually no time for training and many of the divisions unprepared for the conflict. The success of the Inch'on campaign is a testament to the sheer initiative of the officers and NCOs conducted it.

This book details the strategy and tactics that led to the operation's success, as well as narrating the experience of the battle in fascinating detail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782005018
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	10/20/2012
Series:	Campaign , #162
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	17 MB
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About the Author

Gordon L Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments until retiring after 26 years. He was a special operations forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Centre for 12 years and is now a freelance writer. He is based in Texas, USA.

Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects. He is a keen wargamer and modelmaker. He is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
Gordon L. Rottman entered the US Army in 1967, volunteered for Special Forces and completed training as a weapons specialist. He served in the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam in 1969–70 and subsequently in airborne infantry, long-range patrol and intelligence assignments before retiring after 26 years. He was a Special Operations Forces scenario writer at the Joint Readiness Training Center for 12 years and is now a freelance writer, living in Texas.
Peter Dennis was inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn, leading him to study Illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Origins of the Campaign
The Battleground
Chronology

Opposing Plans
Defense of Inch'on and Seoul
Opposing Commanders
Opposing Forces:
- Joint Task Force 7
- X US Corps
- 1st Marine (Reinforced)
- 7th Infantry Division
- North Korean Forces
Operation Chromate

Aftermath
The Battlefield Today
Bibliography
Index