Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic by Robert Laplander (2006, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherLulu Press, Inc.
ISBN-101411676564
ISBN-139781411676565
eBay Product ID (ePID)53564198

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Book TitleFinding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic
Number of Pages724 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMilitary / World War I, General
Publication Year2006
GenreHistory
AuthorRobert Laplander
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight43.7 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
SynopsisSince its release in 2006, 'Finding the Lost Battalion' by Robert J. Laplander has become the benchmark work against which all things Lost Battalion related have been measured. Now, in this updated 3rd edition released to coincide with the centennial of America's entry into WW1, Mr. Laplander again takes us to the Charlevaux Ravine to delve deeper into the story than ever before Meticulously chronicling what would become arguably the most famous event of America's part in the war, we find the truths behind the legend. Spanning twenty years of research and hundreds of sources (most never before seen), the reader is led through the Argonne Forest during September and October, 1918 virtually hour by hour. The result is the single most factual accounting of the Lost Battalion story and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date. Told in an entertaining, fast moving style, the book has become a favorite the world over With new Forward by Major-General William Terpeluk, US Army (Ret)., Since its release in 2006, 'Finding the Lost Battalion' by Robert J. Laplander has become the benchmark work against which all things Lost Battalion related have been measured. Now, in this updated 3rd edition released to coincide with the centennial of America's entry into WW1, Mr. Laplander again takes us to the Charlevaux Ravine to delve deeper into the story than ever before! Meticulously chronicling what would become arguably the most famous event of America's part in the war, we find the truths behind the legend. Spanning twenty years of research and hundreds of sources (most never before seen), the reader is led through the Argonne Forest during September and October, 1918 virtually hour by hour. The result is the single most factual accounting of the Lost Battalion story and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date. Told in an entertaining, fast moving style, the book has become a favorite the world over!With new Forward by Major-General William Terpeluk, US Army (Ret).

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    Excellent story of Two Battalions of the 77Th Division during the last weeks of WW1 who were cut off and surrounded by the Germans!! As a History Buff, I was enlightened by the Heroism of the American Soldiers! I highly recommend this book!

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