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Near Osan, South Korea 1950-07-05 (3 others)

Overview:

The June 25, 1950 invasion of South Korea by the North Korean Peoples Army caught the US 8th Army totally unprepared for war. From their bases in Japan, they hastily assembled a scratch force to stem the tide of NKPA units pouring down the peninsula. Task Force Smith was airlifted to Korea and set up a position astride the main highway leading north out of Osan. Within a few hours, NKPA armor and infantry struck their lines in a skillfully executed plan of attack. column of eight T34/85’s attacked first. Through a hail of artillery, recoilless rifle and vintage bazooka fire they pressed on towards the terrified soldiers in the US line. Finally, 105 howitzers, firing the few precious HEAT rounds brought with them from Japan, came to bear.

Defender: American (Elements of B Co., 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Division and 52nd Field Artillery Battalion, “Task Force Smith”)  

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