The 77th Infantry Division. Roughly 560 soldiers went into the Argonne Forest, still defended by German soldiers under command of the Crown prince of Germany Wilhelm , Max Von Gallwitz and Albrecht the duke of Würtemberg. They were in the middle of the advance, where their left was supported by French units and their right by the American 92nd. As communication was not an easy feat they did not know, while they were advancing, the French and the 92nd were stalled and pushed back by German forces. This is how they got encircled. For 6 days they were encircled, until they got relieved. In the end 194 of the 560 soldiers returned. I'm certain these soldiers had undergone unimaginable hardships. I'm not 100% certain, I'll look it up later and edit if needed, but the commanding officer of this 77th Division committed suicide 3 years later. I can't imagine what goes trough someone's mind that survived such hell. Sorry for the rambling! =)
February 2020. Sabaton's "Great tour" has arrived to Oslo. I remember standing in the crowd, singing along to this song. Very powerful! Great reaction, btw!!🤘🤘🤘
This is one of my favorite Sabaton songs, probably because its the title to one of my favorite movies "the Lost Battalion" (to my knowledge only available on the Military Channel). Much of this video uses excerpts from that movie. The quick shot at 6:42 of your video shows one of the best pieces of dialogue in the whole movie. (The German commander talking with one of the prisoners) - Seriously, if you get a chance, watch that movie!
Great reaction as always V3t. Imagine the desperation they must have felt beeing surrounded by german forces for 6 days AND getting hit by friendly fire?!
They sent multiple runners to get msgs out but the runners where either shot or captured by the germans so they used pigeons which most of them where shot out the sky but they managed to get a msg out telling the guys who where using the artillery to stop firing on them it was friendly fire
Vince, you should know that the "Liberty Division" was comprised of almost ALL New Yorkers, hence the name Liberty Division! There is even a beautiful memorial for them in Central Park in NYC.
Such a curiosity. Much of the video comes from the movie - The Lost Battalion (2001 film). October 1918. World War I is coming to an end. The US 308th Battalion, led by Major Whittlesey, is tasked with taking Argonne Forest "at all costs" to break the German defense there. Two other battalions are also to start the fight: the American and the French, which are to protect the attack on the sides - these, however, are repulsed, and contact with the 308th battalion is severed. In this situation, Major Whittlesey cannot be ordered to withdraw. Convinced of the presence of the other two battalions, the 308th continues its attack on the Germans - and is soon surrounded by them, as reported by the command using their carrier pigeons. The battalion maintains the position it won, with heavy losses it repels enemy attacks. At some point, he is also attacked by his own artillery, which incorrectly determined the location of the battalion.
It's pictured pretty well in this video. The lost battalion didn't just take small arms fire in regards of blue on blue. They were shelled for days by their own.
Music facts about The Lost Battalion, What you perceive as a kick drum is actually a .50-caliber machine gun. The snare drum, or what is perceived as a snare drum, would be a 9-milimeter handgun. And the hi-hat is a bayonet."
The US involvement in WWI was very interesting-- the German forces never encountered Americans before and were completely taken aback as to the willfulness and tenacity of the US troops. One German commander was quoted as saying "I don't understand these Americans; they do not surrender when they are supposed to!"
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Sabaton - Shiroyama
Definitely the Price of a Mile
hearts of iron/attero dominatus
Shiroyama works for me.
Seems Shiroyama is leading but I have to say again Hill 3234. Great Song about the Soviets in Afghanistan.
The battle where even the post pidgeon was a badass
EXACTLY!! I wonder if it was a NYC Pigeon 😂😂😂😂
The 77th Infantry Division. Roughly 560 soldiers went into the Argonne Forest, still defended by German soldiers under command of the Crown prince of Germany Wilhelm , Max Von Gallwitz and Albrecht the duke of Würtemberg. They were in the middle of the advance, where their left was supported by French units and their right by the American 92nd. As communication was not an easy feat they did not know, while they were advancing, the French and the 92nd were stalled and pushed back by German forces. This is how they got encircled. For 6 days they were encircled, until they got relieved. In the end 194 of the 560 soldiers returned. I'm certain these soldiers had undergone unimaginable hardships. I'm not 100% certain, I'll look it up later and edit if needed, but the commanding officer of this 77th Division committed suicide 3 years later. I can't imagine what goes trough someone's mind that survived such hell. Sorry for the rambling! =)
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February 2020. Sabaton's "Great tour" has arrived to Oslo. I remember standing in the crowd, singing along to this song. Very powerful! Great reaction, btw!!🤘🤘🤘
Very cool!
This is one of my favorite Sabaton songs, probably because its the title to one of my favorite movies "the Lost Battalion" (to my knowledge only available on the Military Channel). Much of this video uses excerpts from that movie. The quick shot at 6:42 of your video shows one of the best pieces of dialogue in the whole movie. (The German commander talking with one of the prisoners) - Seriously, if you get a chance, watch that movie!
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Great reaction as always V3t.
Imagine the desperation they must have felt beeing surrounded by german forces for 6 days AND getting hit by friendly fire?!
right!!!
Bless Cher Ami!
Good reaction v3t, in one of the choirs on this album is Mrs van Dahl herself.
cant wait to hear that
They sent multiple runners to get msgs out but the runners where either shot or captured by the germans so they used pigeons which most of them where shot out the sky but they managed to get a msg out telling the guys who where using the artillery to stop firing on them it was friendly fire
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Great reaction! Would probably recommend Camouflage or The Last Battle for next and leave my favourite, Winged Hussars till last 🔥🤘❤️
Noted!
For many reasons this is considered one of the most horrific battles of the war, if not ever.
The reason is merited
Vince, you should know that the "Liberty Division" was comprised of almost ALL New Yorkers, hence the name Liberty Division! There is even a beautiful memorial for them in Central Park in NYC.
Nice im in upstate, Thanks for watching 🤘😎🤙
I bet it got vandalized by BLM.
All Sabaton song are soooo GOOD !!
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Greatest line in the movie is "your not just facing any americans but New York gangsters.there is no way in hell they'll surrender."
DAmn Right!
Like I always say - Sabaton 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
And thanks again!
Great reaction as a usual m8 :)
Glad you enjoyed
Such a curiosity. Much of the video comes from the movie - The Lost Battalion (2001 film). October 1918. World War I is coming to an end. The US 308th Battalion, led by Major Whittlesey, is tasked with taking Argonne Forest "at all costs" to break the German defense there. Two other battalions are also to start the fight: the American and the French, which are to protect the attack on the sides - these, however, are repulsed, and contact with the 308th battalion is severed. In this situation, Major Whittlesey cannot be ordered to withdraw. Convinced of the presence of the other two battalions, the 308th continues its attack on the Germans - and is soon surrounded by them, as reported by the command using their carrier pigeons. The battalion maintains the position it won, with heavy losses it repels enemy attacks. At some point, he is also attacked by his own artillery, which incorrectly determined the location of the battalion.
If you get the chance watch "The Lost Battalion" (2001) it's such a good movie for the budget they had to film it
Anybody else notice all the scenes are from a movie with the same name. It is a good movie and I recommend anyone to watch it if they haven't
It's pictured pretty well in this video. The lost battalion didn't just take small arms fire in regards of blue on blue. They were shelled for days by their own.
Shells would scare the crap out of me
Music facts about The Lost Battalion, What you perceive as a kick drum is actually a .50-caliber machine gun. The snare drum, or what is perceived as a snare drum, would be a 9-milimeter handgun. And the hi-hat is a bayonet."
HELL YEA!!! makes the song that more badass!!! Great informative post!! 💪😎🤙 🤘💯🤘
The US involvement in WWI was very interesting-- the German forces never encountered Americans before and were completely taken aback as to the willfulness and tenacity of the US troops. One German commander was quoted as saying "I don't understand these Americans; they do not surrender when they are supposed to!"
Nah we never surrender always had 1 round left never surrender!!! 🤙🤙🤙🤙
No Drums. The sounds in place of them were in the intro.
Thank you it sounded amazing! 🤘😎🤙
hey man try. The price of a mile :)
I'll check it out!