PHOTOS Parade marks 74th anniversary of Incheon Landing

SEOUL, September 13 (AJP) - A military parade took place along a street in the western port city of Incheon on Wednesday to commemorate the historic Incheon Landing Operation during the Korean War (1950-53). The 1.4-kilometer procession featured 1,800 Korean and U.S. military personnel and veterans, along with 30 military vehicles, including tanks and armored personnel carriers.

The parade was part of the events marking the 74th anniversary of the amphibious landing, which occurred on Sept. 15, 1950. The operation, led by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, involved around 75,000 troops and 261 naval vessels. It played a pivotal role in changing the course of the war and led to the recapture of Seoul two weeks later.

A parade procession moves through the streets during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Korean and U.S. military personnel and veterans march in a parade to mark the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Soldiers march in formation during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Soldiers march in a parade to mark the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

K808 White Tiger parade during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — K808 White Tiger wheeled armored personnel carriers parade in an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

K55A1 roll through the streets during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — K55A1 self-propelled howitzers parade in an event marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Military police ride motorcycles during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Military police ride motorcycles during a parade marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Honor guards perform a demonstration during the commemoration of the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon Sept 11 2024 AJP Han Jun-gu — Honor guards perform a demonstration during a parade marking the 74th anniversary of the Incheon Landing Operation in Incheon on Sept. 11, 2024. AJP Han Jun-gu

Han Jun-gu jungu141298@ajupress.com

PHOTOS Parade marks 74th anniversary of Incheon Landing

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