The Lost Battalion Worksheet - mr. flohr's world history class

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The Lost Battalion Worksheet

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. When and where (in what forest) did the events described in this movie take place? (2)

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2. Toward the beginning of the movie, the 308th Battalion off the 77th Division was ordered to

attack the German front line. They attacked across an area called ¡°No Man's Land.¡± Describe

the appearance of this place. (2)

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3. List three communication methods used attacking battalions used to keep in contact with their

headquarters located behind them. (4)

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4. Why was the 308th Battalion considered to be ¡°lost¡± after they attacked the enemy? (2)

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5. What caused the worst and most gruesome causalities suffered by the Lost Battalion in the

whole battle? (2)

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6. How was the Lost Battalion's position finally discovered by American Army headquarters? (2)

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7. What was in the white bags the American soldiers carried around their necks? (2)

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8. Why was the Lost Battalion's position considered to be such a threat to the German Army? (2)

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9. Share an insight you gained by watching this movie. (2)

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