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I'm actually wondering what happened to make the UN fail at Inchon. From what i've read the landings never really faced serious problems. Along with his work in rebuilding Japan, it is one of MacArthurs' few well thought out actions.
Yep. Part of the "Huge Gamble" myth is MacArthur ego massaging. Since it was a success, the more daring his staff could make it appear, the better the light on 'Ol Doug.