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{{Infobox Movie | {{Infobox Movie | ||
| − | |name = The Lost Battalion | + | |name = ''The Lost Battalion |
| − | |picture = Batalion1919.jpg | + | ''|picture = Batalion1919.jpg |
|caption = ''Poster'' | |caption = ''Poster'' | ||
| − | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] | + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States |
|director = Burton L. King | |director = Burton L. King | ||
|date= July 2, 1919 | |date= July 2, 1919 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Lost Battalion''''' is a 1919 American silent World War I film directed by and produced by Edward A. MacManus. The movie describes the events of the encircled units of the U.S. 77th | + | '''''The Lost Battalion''''' is a 1919 American silent World War I film directed by Burton L. King and produced by Edward A. MacManus. The movie describes the events of the encircled units of the U.S. 77th Division by German forces in the Argonne Forest in 1917. The movie features many actual soldiers, including the commanding officer Major Charles W. Whittlesey who portrayed themselves. |
In 2001, the movie was [[Lost Battalion, The|remade]] by [[Russell Mulcahy]]. | In 2001, the movie was [[Lost Battalion, The|remade]] by [[Russell Mulcahy]]. | ||
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| − | = | + | =Handguns= |
==Colt M1911== | ==Colt M1911== | ||
| − | The [[Colt M1911]] is used by | + | The [[Colt M1911]] is used by U.S. officers including Major (then Captain) George McMurtry. |
[[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | [[Image:COLTM1911 1913.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt M1911 (dated 1913) - .45 ACP]] | ||
| − | [[File:lb19_colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. McMurtry holds his | + | [[File:lb19_colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Capt. McMurtry holds the Colt in his left hand while giving orders.]] |
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Colt1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A dead officer seen on the right still grips the pistol.]] | ||
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| + | ==Unknown Revolvers== | ||
| + | Some American and German soldiers can be seen with unknown revolvers. | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The U.S. officers on the left and right running with their revolvers.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Revolver2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer view of one revolver.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Revolver3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier of the MG crew fires his gun.]] | ||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
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| + | ==Springfield M1903== | ||
| + | During their time in the barracks in the U.S., the soldiers wield [[M1903 Springfield]] rifles. | ||
| + | [[Image:M1903Mark1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Springfield M1903 Mk 1 - .30-06.]] | ||
| + | [[File:lb19_enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|During an announcement, the doughboys present their Springfields.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Springfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|After dismissing, they march back to their accommodations.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Springfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Three doughboys have a conversation.]] | ||
==Enfield M1917== | ==Enfield M1917== | ||
| − | + | As the men of the 77th Division are stationed in France, they are seen using [[M1917 Enfield]] rifles with M1905 bayonets. This is correct since the Enfield was more massively produced in World War I as the [[M1903 Springfield|Springfield M1903]] was in short supply when the US entered the war. ''The Lost Battalion'' may be the first movie ever to feature this rifle (except for war footage), since the Enfield M1917 was first issued only two years earlier. | |
[[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]] | [[Image:m1917enfield.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1917 Enfield - .30-06 Springfield]] | ||
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Enfield1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Three Enfields stacked together next to the resting doughboys.]] |
| − | [[File:lb19_enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:lb19_enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Two soldiers aiming their rifles. Note the striking "ears".]] |
| − | [[File:lb19_enfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifle lies upside down in a foxhole.]] | + | [[File:lb19_enfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A doughboy struggles with the bolt handle, which offers a view of the opened chamber.]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:lb19_enfield4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another two doughboys defending their position.]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:lb19_enfield5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The rifle of this soldier lies upside-down next to him.]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:lb19_enfield6.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A closer view of one Enfield gives a look at the bolt handle.]] |
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Enfield2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pvt. Bowden lies with his Enfield in a foxhole, imagining an angel. Note the fixed M1905 bayonet.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Enfield3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|This soldier carries his rifle over his back.]] | ||
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| + | ==Gras Mle. 1874== | ||
| + | The majority of German soldiers are armed with [[Gras Model 1874]] rifles, standing in for the more period correct [[Mauser]]s. | ||
| + | [[File:Mle 1874 with bayonet.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Gras Mle 1874 M80 with Mle 1874 sword bayonet - 11 x 59mm Gras.]] | ||
| + | [[File:lb19_rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|German soldiers in a trench await the attack. Note: the ''Stahlhelm'' lacks the front armor which identifies it as an M18 variant for tank drivers.]] | ||
| + | [[File:lb19_rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A view of the rear sight, chamber, and the bolt handle.]] | ||
| + | [[File:lb19_rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The side-mounted bayonet seen seems to be the Mle. 1866 Yataghan sword bayonet for the [[Chassepot 1866]] rifle.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Rifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German soldier takes aim at the homing pigeon ''Cher Ami'' (French for "dear friend").]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Rifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier gets upset because he missed.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-Rifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A sniper hides his position. The lock mechanism can be seen.]] | ||
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| + | ==Krag-Jørgensen M1899== | ||
| + | Some American and German soldiers appear to use [[Krag-Jørgensen Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine]]s with side-mounted sword bayonets. | ||
| + | [[Image:KJ M1899 CC.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-UnknownRifle1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The doughboy on the left stabs a German counterpart with the bayonet. Note the Typical Krag-Jørgensen turned bolt handle and loading gate.]] | ||
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| + | ==Krag-Jørgensen M1898== | ||
| + | Full-length rifles that appear to be [[Krag-Jørgensen|Krag-Jørgensen M1898]]s are also used by the soldiers. | ||
| + | [[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|none|400px|US Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-UnknownRifle3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A German and a doughboy during the melee.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-UnknownRifle4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The unusual position of the bolt handle may be due to the opened bolt.]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-UnknownRifle5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Yankee succeeds in disarming his enemy.]] | ||
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| + | ==Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88== | ||
| + | At least one of the German soldiers is briefly seen with a Dutch [[Beaumont-Vitali Rifle|Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88]] rifles | ||
| + | [[File:Beaumont-Vitali.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Full-length Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 rifle - 11.3x50Rmm]] | ||
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-UnknownRifle2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier flees from charging American troops. Note the trigger guard and box magazine beneath his forearm.]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Unknown Rifles== |
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=Machine Guns= | =Machine Guns= | ||
==BAR M1918== | ==BAR M1918== | ||
| − | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is used by one soldier of the Lost Battalion. Like the M1917 Enfield, | + | The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is used by one soldier of the Lost Battalion. Like the M1917 Enfield, this is most likely the first film that features this gun. |
[[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Early-version (M1918) Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | [[File:BARearlymodel.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Early-version (M1918) Browning Automatic Rifle - .30-06]] | ||
| − | [[File:lb19_bar.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:lb19_bar.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A promotional picture depicting a BAR gunner on the right.]] |
| − | [[File:lb19_bar1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"''The guy that invented this gun ought to be pinched for aiding the enemy.''" <br /> The soldier reloads his BAR while | + | [[File:lb19_bar1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|"''The guy that invented this gun ought to be pinched for aiding the enemy.''" <br /> The soldier reloads his BAR while complaining about the low magazine capacity.]] |
| − | [[File:lb19_bar2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier | + | [[File:lb19_bar2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The soldier opens fire at charging Germans.]] |
==Hotchkiss M1914== | ==Hotchkiss M1914== | ||
What appears to be a French [[Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun|Hotchkiss M1914]] machine gun is used by German soldiers. | What appears to be a French [[Hotchkiss M1914 Machine Gun|Hotchkiss M1914]] machine gun is used by German soldiers. | ||
[[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel / 7.92x57mm Mauser / 11mm Gras]] | [[File:M1914Hotchkiss.jpg|thumb|none|400px|M1914 Hotchkiss Machine Gun with tripod - 8x50mmR Lebel / 7.92x57mm Mauser / 11mm Gras]] | ||
| − | [[File:lb19_mg1.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[File:lb19_mg1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The gunners inform their officer of an American spotted crawling to a water hole.]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:lb19_mg2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|They open fire at the doughboy.]] |
| + | [[File:LostBattalion1919-MG1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The same MG fires at a U.S. Captain lying on an open field.]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 14:18, 27 March 2022
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The Lost Battalion is a 1919 American silent World War I film directed by Burton L. King and produced by Edward A. MacManus. The movie describes the events of the encircled units of the U.S. 77th Division by German forces in the Argonne Forest in 1917. The movie features many actual soldiers, including the commanding officer Major Charles W. Whittlesey who portrayed themselves.
In 2001, the movie was remade by Russell Mulcahy.
The following weapons were used in the film The Lost Battalion:
Handguns
Colt M1911
The Colt M1911 is used by U.S. officers including Major (then Captain) George McMurtry.
Unknown Revolvers
Some American and German soldiers can be seen with unknown revolvers.
Rifles
Springfield M1903
During their time in the barracks in the U.S., the soldiers wield M1903 Springfield rifles.
Enfield M1917
As the men of the 77th Division are stationed in France, they are seen using M1917 Enfield rifles with M1905 bayonets. This is correct since the Enfield was more massively produced in World War I as the Springfield M1903 was in short supply when the US entered the war. The Lost Battalion may be the first movie ever to feature this rifle (except for war footage), since the Enfield M1917 was first issued only two years earlier.
Gras Mle. 1874
The majority of German soldiers are armed with Gras Model 1874 rifles, standing in for the more period correct Mausers.
The side-mounted bayonet seen seems to be the Mle. 1866 Yataghan sword bayonet for the Chassepot 1866 rifle.
Krag-Jørgensen M1899
Some American and German soldiers appear to use Krag-Jørgensen Model 1899 Constabulary Carbines with side-mounted sword bayonets.
Krag-Jørgensen M1898
Full-length rifles that appear to be Krag-Jørgensen M1898s are also used by the soldiers.
Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88
At least one of the German soldiers is briefly seen with a Dutch Beaumont-Vitali M1871/88 rifles
Unknown Rifles
Machine Guns
BAR M1918
The Browning Automatic Rifle is used by one soldier of the Lost Battalion. Like the M1917 Enfield, this is most likely the first film that features this gun.
Hotchkiss M1914
What appears to be a French Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun is used by German soldiers.
