Which general commanded UN forces during the Inchon landing?

General Douglas MacArthur commanded UN forces during the Inchon landing.

MacArthur was the Supreme Commander for the United Nations Command in Korea when the amphibious assault at Inchon began on September 15, 1950. He strongly supported the operation because landing behind North Korean forces could sever their supply lines and relieve pressure on the Pusan Perimeter in southeastern Korea.

Inchon was an exceptionally difficult target because of extreme tides, narrow waterways, mudflats, and fortified positions. Despite those hazards, the landing succeeded. UN forces captured the port, advanced toward Seoul, and helped force North Korean troops into a rapid retreat. The operation became one of MacArthur’s most celebrated decisions.

A common mix-up is confusing MacArthur with Walton Walker. Walker commanded the U.S. Eighth Army during the defense and breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, while MacArthur directed the broader UN campaign and approved the Inchon operation. MacArthur was later dismissed by President Harry Truman in April 1951 after a dispute over war policy.