Lost Battalion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:accessories cut off from supplies
gptkbp:aftermath increased military recognition
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Forces
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Distinguished_Service_Cross
gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:casualties approximately 700
gptkbp:challenges survival under fire
gptkbp:combat_history significant event in WWI.
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Major_Charles_W._Whittlesey
gptkbp:commemoration memorials and plaques
recognized in military history
gptkbp:commemorative_days observed in the U. S.
gptkbp:communication carrier pigeons
sent messages for help
gptkbp:consists_of gptkb:369th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced American military history
gptkbp:depicted_in films and documentaries
gptkbp:dissolved November 1918
gptkbp:enemy surrounded by 5000 Germans
gptkbp:engaged_in gptkb:Battle_of_the_Argonne_Forest
combat
gptkbp:famous_for being surrounded by enemy forces
being surrounded by German forces
gptkbp:famous_quote “ We are not lost, we are just surrounded.”
“ We are not lost, we are in the right place.”
gptkbp:fought_against gptkb:German_forces
gptkb:German_Army
gptkbp:has_units symbol of sacrifice
represents courage in adversity
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Forces
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensively documented
gptkbp:historical_figures Major Whittlesey
gptkbp:historical_impact highlighted challenges of warfare
gptkbp:historical_research studied by historians
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of bravery
example of heroism
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gptkbp:inspired books and films
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:military_history
inspired books and films
inspired future military units
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Argonne_Forest
gptkbp:location Argonne Forest, France
gptkbp:location_during_battle near Charlevaux, France
gptkbp:lost_and_found failed initially
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:historical_accounts
dedicated in their honor
gptkbp:military_operations part of larger offensives
gptkbp:military_service awarded citations
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive position
gptkbp:motto “ We will hold.”
gptkbp:narrative featured in many accounts
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Argonne_Forest
gptkbp:notable_case the ' Lost' status
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Major_Charles_W._Whittlesey
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:search_and_rescue
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Meuse-Argonne_Offensive
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:recognition honored by the U. S. Army
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:Medal_of_Honor
gptkbp:reputation renowned for bravery
gptkbp:reunion held annually
gptkbp:significance symbol of bravery
gptkbp:strategic_importance held key position
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:308th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkbp:support artillery units
gptkbp:survivors approximately 194
gptkbp:tactics_used trench warfare
gptkbp:total_fights eventual rescue
gptkbp:unit_history part of the 77th Division
gptkbp:year_created October 1917
gptkbp:year_established October 1918