diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index cbdb1708..c12c365e 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ Saves from 3.x are not compatible with 4.0.
 * **[Mission Generation]** Fixed EWR group names so they contribute to Skynet again.
 * **[Mission Generation]** Fixed duplicate name error when generating convoys and cargo ships when creating manual transfers after loading a game.
 * **[Mission Generation]** Fixed empty convoys not being disbanded when all units are killed/removed.
-* **[Mission Generation]** Fixed player losing frontline progress when skipping from turn 0 to turn 1.  
+* **[Mission Generation]** Fixed player losing frontline progress when skipping from turn 0 to turn 1.
+* **[Mission Generation]** Fixed issue where frontline would only search to the right for valid locations.
 * **[UI]** Made non-interactive map elements less obstructive.
 * **[UI]** Added support for Neutral Dot difficulty label
 * **[UI]** Clear skies at night no longer described as "Sunny" by the weather widget.
diff --git a/gen/conflictgen.py b/gen/conflictgen.py
index d4b145d4..eabf4e4e 100644
--- a/gen/conflictgen.py
+++ b/gen/conflictgen.py
@@ -153,6 +153,8 @@ class Conflict:
             if theater.is_on_land(pos):
                 return pos
             pos = initial.point_from_heading(opposite_heading(heading), distance)
+            if theater.is_on_land(pos):
+                return pos
         if coerce:
             pos = theater.nearest_land_pos(initial)
             return pos