In the summer of 1950, a small but determined American force known as Task Force Smith found themselves on the front lines of the first encounter against North Korea. This clash, set against the backdrop of the Korean War's outbreak, pitted the ill-equipped US troops against the relentless North Korean advance.

Undeterred by their outdated weaponry and comprising mainly green recruits, Task Force Smith confronted an imposing challenge with singular determination: halting the North Korean tank column armed with Soviet T-34/85 tanks.

The outcome of this historic encounter would not merely test the mettle of Task Force Smith but also set the stage for the tumultuous chain of events that would shape the course of the Korean War…

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