"Sir, we've lost contact with the battalion!" "Raise them again!" "It's no use sir... they... Argonne." "... Dishonorably discharged." "That's fair."

Sabaton will eventually be the cause of my hearing loss.

This song doesn’t mention Cher Ami once... that dam pigeon saved many lives

My great grandpa Kaufman was one of the survivors of this battalion.

Weird fact, the commander of the lost battalion was part of the funeral of the unknown soldier with other medal of honor awardees and the next day boarded a boat to Havana and was presumed to have jumped overboard committing suicide and was never seen again, but he left the letter from the German officer that requested their surrender in his cabin.

Sees sabaton Looks through comments to see what it was about Looks at the history Learns history Repeat

Nobody: WWI generals: guys, I lost a battalion.

It’s seems the U.S military has a habit of getting surrounded, holding and then breaking out

"It's surrender or die and the steaks are high" The cow revolution has started.

100 years ago this week, the lost battalion emerged from the Argonne with only 194 of 554 men still alive. The Great War was hell.

These glorious bastards could make a song about the dictionary sound epic

"There's no way they can get a message through" Cher Ami: Am I a joke to you?

They are referring to an American battalion in WW I under Major Charles Whittlesley. They were cut off by the Germans, yet stuck it out until an American made contact. An American newsman said, "It looks like the 'Lost Battalion' has finally been found." Whittlesley: "We were never LOST!"

For those of you dont know the story behind this song is amazing. The Lost battalion was the 77th in WWI. They were part of a large joint offensive between U.S. and French Forces in the Argonne. During the Attack the 77th reached their designated position but did not know that the forces on both their left and right flank had been halted miles back. Fearing that losing the 77ths position would result in a devastating counter attack and prolong the war several years led to the men at HQ (the entirety of the 77th being at the front) to lie to the 77th and tell them that both flanks had been secured. By the time Major Whittlesey, commander of the 77th, had found out the truth, they had been cut off and surrounded by German troops. with no support(even being hit by their own artillery in an attempt by friendly forces to help them, only being stopped when a pigeon bearing the message "WE ARE ALONG THE ROAD PARALELL 276.4. OUR ARTILLERY IS DROPPING A BARRAGE DIRECTLY ON US. FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT"). little Food. And only able to communicate by carrier pigeon, they held off almost ending counterattacks for 6 days. Out of 550 men. 197 were killed, and roughly 150 were missing or captured by the time reinforcements were able to make it to them (due to the sheer amount of troops the Germans were diverting from other sections of the line to push them back).

US doctrine can best be described as "They have us surrounded..... Those poor bastards." Say what u want about the USA one of our good qualities (hilariously enough) is we are stubborn.

For those curious: The Pigeon was named Cher Ami (French for "Dear Friend") and suffered much more than a mere puncture wound or lost limb. He was shot down and the very last pigeon the group had. He was so gravely wounded that people actually had to work to save his life and this was his last time in the field. He suffered (if I recall correctly) a body shot, a lost eye, and his leg was hanging on by a tendon (so not totally lost, it had to be removed after he delivered the message). He eared multiple medals while alive and some postmortem (yes, animals can receive war medals). I have like, several books on strictly pigeons in times of warfare, wikipedia has nothing on me, lol. XD /hj

They release the classic Sabaton style song first, but that song at the end... I need it

Just one more time before bed.... Shit its' 0:42

These guys are like modern day bards, recounting the great stories and tales of glory in battle, honor, heroism and victory through song.

My great great grandfather fought in the lost battalion. Thanks for keeping their legend alive. I can’t pick a favorite when it comes to Sabaton. They’re all epic and metal.

_Battlefield 1 should have this moment and all as a mission as well with this song playing._

‘The Lost Battalion’ is the name given to nine companies of the United States’ 77th Division during the battle of the Argonne in 1918. Even though these 550-575 brave men were completely surrounded by the German Army and subjected to friendly artillery fire, they kept on fighting for a week until they were relieved. Of the over 500-plus soldiers who entered the Argonne Forest, only 194 walked out unscathed. The rest were killed, missing, captured, or wounded.

When your lost in a walmart

"Broke through the blockade. They were finally saved." By a pigeon.

If they used this or any of Sabaton ' s WW1 songs in a trailer for Battlefield 1, I'd fucking die from epicness overload.

When the song is about WW1 but the footage in the background is WW2.

“HOW DO YOU LOSE A WHOLE BATTALION!?” “You forget to cherish them.”

Song? ww1 Video? ww2 Singer? Swedish Me? Norwegian Hotel? Trivago

This paper on ww1 is exemplary, how did you come up with this. Me:Sabaton

''Where is the lost battalion!?'' They Argonne ;)

GIRLS LOCKER ROOM: I hate PE :( BOYS LOCKER ROOM: 0:51

A Sabaton concert would be the best elementary school field trip ever.

WE ARE ALONG THE ROAD PARALELL 276.4. OUR ARTILLERY IS DROPPING A BARRAGE DIRECTLY ON US. FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT. The message that saved the Lost Battalion carried by a pigeon named Cher Ami

Me: "Is this a history lesson, or awesome metal rock music?" Sabaton: "Yes."

Me when I'm fighting my brother for the last piece of tenderloin: _IT'S SURRENDER OR DIE AND THE STEAKS ARE HIGH_

"Liberty Division standing strong!" Just tugs at my heart strings, that defiance in the wake of a hopeless situation just gets me, I honestly say I tear up a little.

Holy crap someone is making music in 2016 that I don't hate!

> 1918 > WWII armor in the video

My Grandfather (yes, Grandfather, not Great Grandfather), was in the lost battalion. He was one of the surviving wounded. Shot in the leg, took shrapnel in one of his arms, and had part of his mustache shot off. Pvt. J C Phelps. Company K, 307th Infantry. He received his purple heart 58 years late.

Nothing but respect for those men. They went through HELL. They could've surrendered. They could've laid their weapons down and gave up, got out of their situation. But you know what? They DIDN'T. These men hung in there and kept fighting until the bitter end. Not only that, but they were such a thorn in the enemy's side that help came in the form of an allied attack on a distracted force, which gave them just enough punch to break through the front line. These men, whether they fell in battle or passed after the war, will always live on in my mind as heroes. As they rightly deserve.

Sees 1918 then sees tiger tank totally legit (I've edited it.)

BACKSTORY: On October 2nd, 1918, The United States 77th Battalion comprised mainly of young men who grew up on the streets of New York, many impoverished and used to fighting for food and survival were sent into the Argonne forest to break the German lines as part of the "Hundred Days Offensive" also called the "Meuse-Argonne Offensive". For their part, the young men were told by General Robert Alexander - "It is again impressed upon every officer and man of this command that ground once captured must under no circumstances be given up in the absence of direct, positive, and formal orders to do so emanating from these headquarters. Troops occupying ground must be supported against counterattack and all gains held. It is a favorite trick of the Boche to spread confusion...by calling out "retire" or "fall back." If, in action, any such command is heard officers and men may be sure that it is given by the enemy. Whoever gives such a command is a traitor and it is the duty of any officer or man who is loyal to his country and who hears such an order given to shoot the offender upon the spot. "WE ARE NOT GOING BACK BUT FORWARD!"" - When the french that should have been supporting their flank were stopped, they were trapped in the middle of sighted-in territory, surrounded by the enemy, and told not to retreat upon pain of death. So they did not. They fought starvation, with very low supplies, and little relief in sight. Barbed wire covered an incredible amount of the forest, in rivers and streams, sometimes as tall as a man. The 77th fortified a hill they called the "pocket" and with nearly 500 men tried to hold fast and reestablish contact with their allies to no success. 2 carrier pigeons became the only means of communication until they were lost. Until October 8th they held, taking heavy casualties, but fighting so determined that the Germans could not focus on the counter-initiative that forced the French and American flanks back. Major Charles White Whittlesey received back one captured eighteen year old American with a message "the suffering of your wounded men can be heard over here in German lines, and we are appealing to your humane sentiments to stop....please treat (the messenger) as an honorable man. He is quite a soldier. We envy you." No response was given. They had their orders. Of the 554 soldiers of the Battalion, less than 200 were still whole to be rescued. They were relived of duty, promoted, treated, and/ or shipped home. Their efforts allowed the Allies to punch through the German lines, and succeed.

*"1918, the Great War rages on"* *shows T-34 and soviet tank destroyers*

"They would never comply, they would rather die" American history summed up in one sentence.

WE DON'T TALK ABOUT THE POLITICS IN METAL *WE TALK ABOUT THE HEROES*

Hmm. I guess theres a time traveling Tiger II and Su-85

meanwhile my HOI4 divisions: "OuR oRGaNizaTioN Is lOSt wE MUst sUrReNDEr"

My Grandfather fought in this battle. It took a long time for his involvement to be proven, the records are shabby, much lost in a fire. Robert Laplander, the #1 historian to this battle, found the proof for me, and now my grandfather is listed in his published photo album book "Faces of the Lost Battalion". I am so thankful to Sabaton for this wonderful song, that always brings tears to my eyes.

I love the fact that Sabaton turn historical events and people into music

"1918 the war rages on, our battalion is lost in Vietnam." This is what happens when you give the Lt the fucking map

Me: how much more than my history teacher are you going to teach me? Sabaton: yes

"They were finally saved" by a pigeon. "Dear Friend" is right.

I've learned more history from Sabaton than i have in school. Thanks American school system!

My favorite Sabaton songs: All their songs.

Nice to hear a band sing about an American battalion “lost” during the Argonne Offensive during WW1. Not many Americans know or study about WW1 or of our involvement in it.

On this day, 8 October 1918, the Lost Battalion returned to friendly lines after their relief broke through the blockade. They had been found.

WE ARE ALONG THE ROAD PARALLEL 276.4. OUR ARTILLERY IS DROPPING A BARRAGE DIRECTLY ON US. FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT. 100 years, Never Forget.

It's just amazing how those people in the lost battalion had no idea that one day a song would be written about them and that millions would know of their heroism. It's just amazing.

The lost battalion Far from their land As they made their stand They stood strong and The legend still lives on 1918 the Great War rages on A battalion is lost in the Argonne Under fire there's nothing they can do There's no way they can get a message through Suffer heavy losses As the battle carries on Liberty division standing strong Far from their land As they made their stand A disregarded demand It's surrender or die And the stakes are high They live or they die There's no time for good bye Weapon in hand as they made their stand Still disregarding demand They would never comply They would rather die Broke through the blockade They were finally saved Friendly fire munitions running low The supplies they were dropped upon their foe 1918 the war still rages on The battalion still trapped in the Argonne Chose not to surrender They chose victory or defeat Fallen brothers resting by their feet Far from their land As they made their stand A disregarded demand It's surrender or die And the stakes are high They live or they die There's no time for good bye Weapon in hand as they made their stand Still disregarding demand They would never comply They would rather die Broke through the blockade They were finally saved Far from their land As they made their stand A disregarded demand It's surrender or die And the stakes are high Live or die who can tell There's no good bye With a weapon in hand As they made their stand Still disregarding demand They would never comply They would rather die They stood strong and The legend still lives on Suffered heavy losses Through the Great War they stood strong But the memory of the fallen still lives on Far from their land As they made their stand A disregarded demand It's surrender or die And the stakes are high They live and they die There's no time for good bye Weapon in hand as they made their stand Still disregarding demand They would never comply They would rather die Broke through the blockade They were finally saved

this is one of Sabatons best songs yet, i use so many of their songs for history projects. Their songs have taught me more about history than my own teacher and parents.

"The supplies they were dropped upon their foe" noob supports

Sabaton is like a history teacher combined to a very good singer I swear

Хочу сказать спасибо, вам мужики, за то что, поёте исторические песни, главное помнить историю мира, а не ту что нам навязывают

Sabaton on Memorial day is great. Raise one for those who have fallen and those who returned home. Pray our sons and daughters never need to face such loss.

3:32 Im really hyped for that song!

When a unit gets encircled in HOI IV

we need a song about the ghost of keiv

My great-grandpa Doc was in the lost battalion as a medic and survived. Anyone else have a grandpa that was in the lost battalion?

"There's no way they can get a message through" But I thought they sent a homing pigeon back to HQ with a message for help??

Anyone else notice that the background is WW2 stuff, but the song is about World War 1? lol. Still great song.

0:51 when you and your friend are the only two left on your team in middle school dodgeball

Most Bear Cubs: Born in a comfortable caves with it mother by it side Most baby: Born with an entire family in the hospital Sea turtle hatchlings as soon as they are hatched:

The chorus has a 'Hearts of Iron' vibe to it.

to see them live is such a bliss

Don't forget Cher Ami...the messenger pigeon that despite multiple wounds got the message through to stop the artillery shelling that was falling short of the German lines & instead landing on the Lost Battalion.

Though they were completely surrounded by the Germans and were subjected to friendly fire, 554 all-American soldiers, who were part of the 77th Division, continued fighting for a week during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918. They are known as The Lost Battalion.

They should get promoted by DICE for a BF1 DLC advertisement. Would break the internet.

" I remember the Argonne, 1918. The sounds of that battle still haunt me to this day. Machinegun fire from enemy lines. The sickening sound of a bayonet tearing through human flesh. The soldier next to me firing his sidearm in desperation. All these sounds still echo in my mind, and as conducted by Death himself it all comes together as music. A rythm of death. A symphony of war" Diary of an unknown soldier

21st year, the virus rages on Everyone is still locked inside his home

"Chose not to surrender, they chose victory or defeat / fallen brothers resting by their feet" - this lines make me want to cry

This comment has been posted on the 11 of November, 2018, at 8:42 GMT, in honour of the ones who fell during The Great War. Let their souls rest in peace, no matter their nationality. They were all soldiers who fought for their country. It does not matter now from which side were they, for they lie in the ground side by side. Death claims all, no matter where you are coming from. May their souls forever be remembered, for they had shaped the world we live in today.

when sabaton is more realistic than battlefield 5

the first sabaton song ive watched GOOD TO HEAR IT AGAIN

I started using Sabaton's songs on my playlist for biking and I lost a lot of weight. Thanks from Canada. You guys rock.

Hearts of Iron IV released on Monday and now (Friday) this, well, June 2016 for sure kicks ass!

1918. Hmm... I love the WWII Königstiger at 1:19 :D

This song is very beautiful !!!

As song called "Lone raider" about the Viking that held like an entire British army at bay on a bridge so that the others could escape

Where are the lost battalion? They Argonne

So a song about WWI with a video of WWII images :D gg

This is the first song i heard from Sabaton and right now, 4~ years later I'm a gigantic fan of them. Thanks for introducing me to them Dad! Love you

Never comply They would rather die, Thats speaks volumes. Plus that just resonates with me.Better too Die free than live as slaves.

Listening to this song on the 100th Anniversary of the end of WW1 brings tears to my eyes. Let us never forget all who lost their lives in this world-changing conflict. And normally you’d say also to honor the living, but as this song says, they Argonne.

"WE ARE ALONG THE ROAD PARALELL 276.4. OUR ARTILLERY IS DROPPING A BARRAGE DIRECTLY ON US. FOR HEAVENS SAKE STOP IT" was the message carried by little Cher Ami. She's still preserved in Fort Monmouth, in New Jersey.

"We're surrounded and the ennemies are everywhere ? Good, now even Jimmy can hit a target"

My last great design was done with iron maiden. Now I am starting to get a feel the next one will be born with sabaton. Some of these nights I will lay the first final sketches... sabaton playing. I wonder how music affects that, but I know it takes some 90's, some trance, some hardstyle and so on, but eventually it takes metal to put it all together.

Damn, can't believe it took me this long to find out about this band. Sabaton kicks so much ass

I first discovered these guys in 2013 because they were opening for Iron Maiden. We got there during the middle of the set. When we got to their seats I was blown away from how badass they were. The next day I put on Primo Victoria and fell in love. I recently just saw them again a few months ago at Ozzfest Meets Knotfest, this time being a fan and knowing their songs. They kicked ass. I looked around during Sparta and almost everyone had their fist up. It was beautiful.

Teacher:you can’t learn history from music Sabaton:am I a joke to you?

IF IN "the memory of the fallen still lives on" they put a photo of the pigeon that could be amazing