This made for TV war drama brings to the screen inspired bravery, courage, self fortitude and valor. Major Charles Whittlesey(Rick Schroder)leads 500 men in a desperate fight to hold their ground behind enemy lines in the Argonne Forest in France. Surrounded by Germans, the American soldiers with little food and even less water and no lines of communication, sustain a five day siege in the cold winter of 1918. Retreat and surrender were out of the question. This band of men comprised mostly of street wise jaw jackers 'suck it up' and help bring an end to the First World War. This project is superb and a just tribute to those that suffered, sustained and gave their all. Schroder is excellent in a hard working cast that features: Jamie Harris, Jay Rodan, Phil McKee and Rhys Miles Thomas.
Review of The Lost Battalion
The Lost Battalion
(2001 TV Movie)
War is Hell or whatever you make of it. Superb war drama!
10 February 2002