BATTLE ANALYSIS ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1ST BATTALION, 21ST INFANTRY REGIMENT Jr., Korean War Almanac. New York, New York: Facts on File, 1990.This almanac is an excellent resource that provides an overall view of the Korean War. The Korean War Almanac lacks extensive detail; however, it provides an excellent strategic setting necessary for outlining my battle analysis. I plan to use this resource as a guide in understanding the political and historical setting of the Korean War. I recommend this book as a starting point for any military professional seeking general knowledge concerning the Korean War. Appleman, Roy E., South to the Naktong, North to the Yalu. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office, 1961. This work is extensive, detailed, and highly credible. Mr. Appleman is well known for his extensive research and accuracy of the Korean War. The book describes in detail the political and societal impacts the post WWII drawbacks had on the United States Army. I plan to use this book as the basis for my analysis of Task Force Smith. It directly supports my premise that a hollow army is one that cannot effectively fight and win. The book provides me with the tactical map of Task Force Smiths defensive line. I recommend this work to any military professional interested in the Korean War, and desires the clinical point of view. Fehrenbach, T.R., This Kind of War. Washington, D.C.: Brasseys, 1998. This work is well researched and objectively written. Mr. Fehrenbach writes with an elegant style and makes this book easily readable and interesting. He describes the combat from a commanders perspective, and yet gives quotes of persons at the battle. I will use this book as necessary different perspective on Task Force Smiths demise. This Kind of War provides a first hand experience that I have yet to find about Task Force Smith. I will use this first hand experience to further illustrate the actions taken on ...
