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[[Image:lostbattalion.jpg|thumb|right|600px|'''''The Lost Battalion''''' (2001).]] | |||
'''The Lost Battalion''' was a made-for-television '''movie''' in 2001 for the A&E Network. It chronicled the plight of an American World War I battalion who was trapped behind German lines in the Argonne Forest, France in October of 1918. | |||
:''Note: There are two famous instances of 'Lost battalions' and people tend to get them confused. One is the '''World War I''' event portrayed in this movie, and the second is the '''World War II''' event, when 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry, 36th I.D. (Texas) became trapped behind German lines in France. In the World War II incident, the Japanese-American 442 Regimental combat team fought through to save them and this battle became particularly famous due to the massive losses incurred by the "Nisei". (442 RCT) I Company went in with 185 men only eight walked out. K Company began with 186 men and ended up with 17 men. As for the Lost Battalion, 230 men were rescued. The 442nd were all named 'honorary' Texans by the Texas state legislature for their actions.'' | |||
:''In the World War One Incident, United States 77th Division (with 554 men) were surrounded by German Forces. Of the total force, 197 were KIA, 150 were either MIA or POWs, and only 194 were rescued.'' | |||
:''In the World War One Incident, United States 77th Division (with 554 men) were surrounded by German Forces. | |||
==M1917 Enfield== | ==M1917 Enfield== | ||
[[M1917 Enfield]]s are used by the American troops. It is evident from the bolt handle which projects back and then down rather than out and down that it is a M1917 rather than a M1903. It's correct to see them carrying M1917s as | [[M1917 Enfield]]s are used by the American troops. It is evident from the bolt handle which projects back and then down rather than out and down that it is a M1917 rather than a M1903. It's correct to see them carrying M1917s as M1903s were shorted in numbers so the M1917 was manufactured and massively produced in World War I. | ||
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1917 Enfield .30-06]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06]] | ||
[[Image:Enfield 1917.png|thumb|none|600px|Enfield 1917 used by the American troops.]] | [[Image:Enfield 1917.png|thumb|none|600px|Enfield 1917 used by the American troops.]] | ||
[[Image:Enfield 1917 Closeup.png|thumb|none|600px|The shape of the bolt handle is obvious here, distinguishing it from the M1903.]] | [[Image:Enfield 1917 Closeup.png|thumb|none|600px|The shape of the bolt handle is obvious here, distinguishing it from the M1903.]] | ||
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==M1911== | ==M1911== | ||
Used by the American officers. The hammer spur is small enough to indicate that they got the weapons right for the period by using a [[M1911]] rather than a 1911A1. | Used by the American officers. The hammer spur is small enough to indicate that they got the weapons right for the period by using a [[M1911 pistol series#M1911|M1911]] rather than a 1911A1. | ||
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Original Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
[[Image:M1911.png|thumb|none|600px|M1911 pistol used by the American officers.]] | [[Image:M1911.png|thumb|none|600px|M1911 pistol used by the American officers.]] | ||
[[Image:M1911 1.png|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[Image:M1911 1.png|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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==Mauser 98/22== | ==Mauser 98/22== | ||
Used by the German troops. These have long | Used by the German troops. These have long hand guards and flat tangent sights, suggesting they're Czech Model 98/22 rifles rather than actual German [[Gewehr 98]]s. This is a better substitute than the more commonly used Turkish model. | ||
[[Image:Mauser9822.png|thumb|none|550px|Mauser Model 98/22 - 7.92x57mm Mauser.]] | |||
[[Image:Mauser9822.png|thumb|none|550px|Mauser Model 98/22 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | |||
[[Image:Mauser K98.png|thumb|none|600px|Gewehr 98 used by the German troops. The straight bolt handle is visible on the rifle on the right.]] | [[Image:Mauser K98.png|thumb|none|600px|Gewehr 98 used by the German troops. The straight bolt handle is visible on the rifle on the right.]] | ||
[[Image:Mauser K98 1.png|thumb|none|600px|Line of German troops firing their Gewehr 98 rifles with fixed bayonets.]] | [[Image:Mauser K98 1.png|thumb|none|600px|Line of German troops firing their Gewehr 98 rifles with fixed bayonets.]] | ||
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==M1917 Revolver== | ==M1917 Revolver== | ||
The [[M1917 Revolver]] is seen used by American officers. | The [[M1917 Revolver]] is seen used by American officers. | ||
[[Image:ColtModel1917.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 acp]] | [[Image:ColtModel1917.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Colt M1917 Revolver (Military issue with lanyard ring) - .45 acp]] | ||
[[Image:Colt M1917 revolver.png|thumb|none|600px|Colt M1917 revolver used by the American officers.]] | [[Image:Colt M1917 revolver.png|thumb|none|600px|Colt M1917 revolver used by the American officers.]] | ||
==M1914 Hotchkiss | ==M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun== | ||
[[M1914 Hotchkiss | [[M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun]]s are seen used by American troops. | ||
[[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod]] | [[Image:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with Tripod.]] | ||
[[Image:M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun.png|thumb|none|600px|M1914 Hotchkiss | [[Image:M1914 Hotchkiss Machinegun.png|thumb|none|600px|M1914 Hotchkiss machine gun used by the American troops.]] | ||
==Browning M1917== | ==Browning M1917== | ||
The [[Browning M1917]] is seen mounted on the Allied trenches. | The [[Browning M1917]] is seen mounted on the Allied trenches. | ||
[[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box]] | [[Image:M1917A1_2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Browning M1917 machine gun .30-06 with tripod and ammo box.]] | ||
==Chauchat== | ==Chauchat== | ||
The [[Chauchat]] can be seen in the hands of an American soldier. It's bipod is removed. | The [[Chauchat]] can be seen in the hands of an American soldier. It's bipod is removed. | ||
[[Image:Chauchat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Chauchat]] | [[Image:Chauchat.jpg|thumb|none|400px|The Chauchat.]] | ||
==Luger P08== | ==Luger P08== | ||
The [[Luger P08]] can be seen used by one of the German soldiers firing on the messenger bird. | The [[Luger P08]] can be seen used by one of the German soldiers firing on the messenger bird. | ||
[[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9x19mm. | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9x19mm. This is a 1917 dated handgun, thus it is a World War I firearm.]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 00:52, 29 November 2009
The Lost Battalion was a made-for-television movie in 2001 for the A&E Network. It chronicled the plight of an American World War I battalion who was trapped behind German lines in the Argonne Forest, France in October of 1918.
- Note: There are two famous instances of 'Lost battalions' and people tend to get them confused. One is the World War I event portrayed in this movie, and the second is the World War II event, when 1st Battalion, 141st Infantry, 36th I.D. (Texas) became trapped behind German lines in France. In the World War II incident, the Japanese-American 442 Regimental combat team fought through to save them and this battle became particularly famous due to the massive losses incurred by the "Nisei". (442 RCT) I Company went in with 185 men only eight walked out. K Company began with 186 men and ended up with 17 men. As for the Lost Battalion, 230 men were rescued. The 442nd were all named 'honorary' Texans by the Texas state legislature for their actions.
- In the World War One Incident, United States 77th Division (with 554 men) were surrounded by German Forces. Of the total force, 197 were KIA, 150 were either MIA or POWs, and only 194 were rescued.
M1917 Enfield
M1917 Enfields are used by the American troops. It is evident from the bolt handle which projects back and then down rather than out and down that it is a M1917 rather than a M1903. It's correct to see them carrying M1917s as M1903s were shorted in numbers so the M1917 was manufactured and massively produced in World War I.
M1903 Springfield
Several soldiers use M1903 Springfields, and this rifle is less common than the M1917 Enfield.
M1911
Used by the American officers. The hammer spur is small enough to indicate that they got the weapons right for the period by using a M1911 rather than a 1911A1.
Mauser 98/22
Used by the German troops. These have long hand guards and flat tangent sights, suggesting they're Czech Model 98/22 rifles rather than actual German Gewehr 98s. This is a better substitute than the more commonly used Turkish model.
M1917 Revolver
The M1917 Revolver is seen used by American officers.
M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun
M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Guns are seen used by American troops.
Browning M1917
The Browning M1917 is seen mounted on the Allied trenches.
Chauchat
The Chauchat can be seen in the hands of an American soldier. It's bipod is removed.
Luger P08
The Luger P08 can be seen used by one of the German soldiers firing on the messenger bird.
