Advanced American History
The following tasks/activities are scheduled this week:
Tuesday -- Finish Gilded Age Exhibitions
Wednesday -- Complete NHD topic checklist. This is due at the beginning of class Thursday!
Thursday -- Presentation by Michaels on Nigeria
Fri/Mon -- NHD Research
American History
Tuesday -- Causes of WWI discussion
Wednesday -- Job Shadowing presentation by Karri VDL
Thursday -- Presentation by Michaels on Nigeria
Fri/Mon --
The Lost Battalion
On October 2nd, 1918, units of the 77th "Liberty" Division from New York advanced into the dense terrain of the Argonne Forest in France.
History was made over the next 6 days as this unit, the "Lost Battalion", refused to surrender even though they were completely surrounded, constantly attacked, low on ammunition and supplies, had no food, shelter and limited access to water. Of the over 600 men first trapped in the "pocket", only around 200 walked out. They received 3 Congressional Medal of Honors (CMO), many Distinguished Service Crosses (DSC), and many other awards. Their leader, Major Whittlesey, was declared one of the three most important members of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) by General Pershing, Commander of the AEF. Two airmen received CMO's for their involvement in the event, the first attempted air resupply drop in military history. Others trying to relieve the battalion also received the DSC. A carrier pigeon, Cher Ami, received international acclaim for heroically delivering a message.
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| Major Charles Whittlesey of the "Lost Battalion" (on left) |
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