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The Lost Battalion is the name given to nine units of the United States 77th Division, roughly 554 men, isolated by German forces during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. They were led by Major Charles White Whittlesey. (Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
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What verses are quoted in the lost battalion?
Psalms 31
Is Portugal filled with lost history?
some places in Portugal have lost history
What is debatable about the lost battalion?
One debatable aspect about the lost battalion is whether the commanding officer, Major Charles Whittlesey, made the right decisions during the battle in the Argonne Forest during World War I. Some argue that he made strategic mistakes that contributed to the battalion becoming surrounded and trapped, while others argue that the circumstances and challenges were beyond his control. Another debatable aspect is the extent to which reinforcements and support were attempted or available to rescue the battalion. Some argue that the U.S. military did not do enough to rescue the trapped soldiers, while others argue that efforts were made but were ultimately unsuccessful.
What two important events happened in Germany after the country lost World War 1?
they distoed theberlen wall
What German divisions fought at the battle of the bulge?
The German attack fell mostly on the US First Army. The US Ninth Army was north of the First, and the British were north of the Ninth Army. Because the German breakthrough appeared as though it were going to reach a small Belgian town through which the landlines strung by Signal Corps troops for telephone communications ran, Eisenhower made the decision to place the troops north of the German breakthrough temporarily under the command of the 21st Army Group, commanded by Montgomery, until the troops north and south could cut through the Bulge and reunite - about eight or nine days. This put Montgomery over US troops, and after the battle was stabilized he made some outlandish claims trying to seize credit for having to "rescue" the incompetent Americans. This was par for the course for Montgomery, yet another of his "what a good boy am I" pronouncements, and came very near to causing his relief by Eisenhower. British newspapers took their cue from Montgomery's overstatements and presently Churchill was obliged to remind the House of Commons that "The Americans have engaged thirty or forty men for every one we have engaged, and have lost sixty to eighty men to every one of ours."The primary role of British troops was in guarding the crossings of the Meuse River, the initial German objective, which freed American troops from that duty to join the battle.The British troops involved were from the XXX Corps, which included the 6th Airborne Division, the 51st (Highland) Division, the 53rd (Welsh) Infantry Division, the 29th Armoured Brigade and the 33rd Armoured Brigade. The Corps reserve was the Guards Armoured Division, the 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, and the 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division !
Did the lost battalion of World War 1 affect the history of your country?
yes
When was The Lost Battalion created?
The Lost Battalion was created in 1919.
Where did lost battalion take place?
first place?The Lost Battalion
Who are the famous figures in world war war 1?
Charles Whittlesey in the Lost Battalion
Why did Whittlesey's forces in the film The Lost Battalion become 'lost' in the first place?
why did whittlesey's forces in the film the lost battalion become lost in the first place?
Who won the Battle of Argonne in World War 1?
"See, The Lost Battalion" with Rick Schroder
How many lost battalion were killed?
417
How many died in Lost Battalion?
45666
What verses are quoted in the lost battalion?
Psalms 31
What are the release dates for The Lost Battalion - 1919?
The Lost Battalion - 1919 was released on: USA: 2 July 1919 USA: 28 July 1919 (Hartford, Connecticut) (premiere)
What was the lost battalion about?
An American infantry battalion advanced so far ahead of the other units that it was cut off and surrounded by enemy. They had to hold their positions until they were able to fight out of the encirclement.WW2There was similar incident that occurred in WW2 that is also called the Lost Battalion. This occurred in Southern France with a battalion of the US 36th Infantry Division was cut-off and surrounded.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Lost Battalion - 2001 TV?
The Lost Battalion - 2001 TV is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13 Finland:K-15 Germany:16 Netherlands:16 New Zealand:R13 USA:TV-14
