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The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1

The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1

Update: 2024-01-15

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The Lost Battalion was the name given to 554 American soldiers who were encircled by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of World War I. These men defended their vulnerable position for nine days with very little food, water and supplies. This episode tells the story of four soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor during those nine days: Major Charles Whittlesey, Captain George McMurtry, 1st Lieutenant Harold Goettler, and 2nd Lieutenant Erwin Bleckley.

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The Lost Battalion: Four Medal of Honor Stories - Part 1

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