Lost Battalion (World War I)
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The Lost Battalion is the name given to the nine companies of the US 77th Division, roughly 554 men, isolated by German forces during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in Octo
Monument to the Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest, France
Members of the "Lost Battalion" in late October 1918 near Apremont.
General Robert Alexander studying reconnaissance data with his aides near Varennes-en-Argonne in October 1918.
Major Whittlesey (right) talking to Major Kenny, 307th Infantry, after the battle. Kenny's 3rd battalion took part in the relief attempts for the "Lost Battalion".
Meuse–Argonne offensive
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The Meuse–Argonne offensive was a major part of the final Allied offensive of World War I that stretched along the entire Western Front. It was fought from September 26, 1918, until the Armistice of N
Lost Battalion (World War I)
…name given to the nine companies of the US 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 were missing or taken prisoner before the 194 remaining men were rescued. They…
German soldiers drawing water
General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, commanding the U.S. First Army.
US Marines in the Meuse-Argonne offensive.