In the pocket with Charles Whittlesey and his Lost Battalion. The sacrifice over five days in the Argonne deserve to be remembered. Americans at their most determined.
Gilles Lagin
1mo
I had been there of course in 2008 it was a nice dedication, Robert Laplander,american historian who dedicated his Life to the Lost Battalion history, made the historical marker, near the Monument, there, and I made the French translation.....I was the military advisor on the 2001 Movie about the Lost Battalion, i'm not film maker, mostly an historian and battlefield guide, I spend many time on the footsteps of Major Whittlesey, and his men, in the Argonne Forest
Shane O'Neal
1mo
I confess, I had not heard the story until I read this post and googled it. I'm sure many people draw different conclusions from it, both heroic and tragic. Uneasy lies the lapel that wears the rank, as do the spirits of those who were lost in his care. https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/conflict-era/world-war-i/major-charles-w-whittlesey-and-the-lost-battalion/
David Shank
1mo
An incredible experience to walk the ground and discuss the overwhelming odds of survival…..took my senior leaders on a staff ride there in 2018. Led by our incredible FA59 Strategist (w/ PhD in History), Rory McGovern, this was a great opportunity to reflect and learn about the challenges faced across a number of warfighting functions. Thank you for posting!
My PAO Army News article from 2008 at the unveiling - https://www.army.mil/article/13322 😀
Bryan R.
1mo
Been there. Some of the worst weather in Belgium. Many can’t imagine the winters there; wet, icy and cold.
Paul Schlimm
1mo
If I recall, the movie with Rick Schroeder was good.
A story of courage and persistence, and a cautionary tale of poor planning and impactful miscommunication. Lest we forget.
Johan Monster
1mo
The movie "The lost battalion" shows the heroic battle that took place in that forrest.
Christopher Page
1mo
Tragic story.... amazing youre able to cover the same ground though Sir!
Business Director, Aerostar Tillamook and Tillamook UAS Test Range
4wThank you Pat and Paul P for the incredible opportunity to stand on the terrain and learn first hand about what happened. The leadership of Whittlesey and McMurtry was effective and determined. What they and others did needs to be told again and remembered.