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The Battle of Inchon (code name: Operation Chromite) was a decisive invasion and battle during the Korean War. The battle began on September 15, 1950, and ended around September 28. During the amphibious operation, United Nations (UN) forces secured Inchon, and broke out of the Pusan region through a series of landings in enemy territory. The UN ground forces were predominantly U.S. Marines, and were commanded by U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur. The Battle of Inchon ended a string of victories by the invading North Korean People's Army (NKPA) and began a counterattack by United Nations forces that led to the recapture of Seoul. The northwards advance ended when, near the Yalu River, China's People's Volunteer Army entered the conflict in support of North Korea, and defeated UN forces along the Ch'ongch'on River and at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, forcing them to retreat all the way back to South Korea.