TASK FORCE SMITH*
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North Korea Assault*
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United States Defend*
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Date: July 5, 1950*
Location: South Korea*
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Lt. Col. Charles B. Smith, commander of the U.S. 1st Infantry Battalion of the 21st Regiment was ordered to take a task force north of the city of Osan. His mission was to hold his position against the invading North Koreans. Alone and without armor support, the small task force took up positions on a ridgeline across a road leading to Osan. Soon lead units of two North Korean regiments began attacking Task Force Smith's position.

