History And Rhymes of the Lost Battalion

By Buck Private Mccollum, Lee Charles McCollum, Buck Private McCollum

Book Overview

The History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion is a book written by McCollum, Buck Private. The book is a detailed account of the events that led to the capture and eventual rescue of the 1st Battalion, 308th Infantry Regiment, 77th Division, during World War I. The battalion was surrounded by German forces in the Argonne Forest and was cut off from the rest of the American forces for six days.The book provides a comprehensive history of the battalion, including its formation, training, and deployment to France. It also describes the events leading up to the battalion's capture and the efforts made to rescue them. The book is based on first-hand accounts of the soldiers who were there, as well as official military records.In addition to the historical account, the book also includes a collection of rhymes and poems written by the soldiers during their captivity. These poems provide a glimpse into the soldiers' experiences and emotions during this difficult time.Overall, The History and Rhymes of the Lost Battalion is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in military history, World War I, or the experiences of soldiers during wartime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162749601
• ISBN13: 9781162749600
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"