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The film was done in the same style as Saving Private Ryan. When action was happening, the cameras were right there. Plenty of detail added to the authenticity. It is especially interesting for anyone that is familiar to the ways in which warfare was fought toward the end of WWI.

Bayonets! Man, I'd hate to have been a soldier at this time.... Some of the scenes are not for the squeamish. The film holds nothing back...

I have seen the film twice in the last three nights. I am still picking up information. In my opinion, the cast did an excellent job of bringing this film to life. Even from the German point of view, this must be a good film. The details in the trenches as well as the "no man's land"... The weapons used... It all makes for a good film.

It is a definite must for any collector of war films.

Not a Loss at All
The Lost Battalion depicts more of how the chain of command flows in the army. Different soldiers have their different viewpoints, from front-line newbies to their General himself.

Unlike the other war movies (i.e. All Quiet on the Western Front, Gallipoli), this movies shows not only the futility of trench battle, but more of their mission: spearhead through the German lines. The battalion fights through what is behind the enemy lines, with skirmishes in the forest. One can actually feel the pain and anguish the soldiers have to go through. The battle sequences, where the Germans retaliate with multiple counterattacks, are quite intense and realistic, almost comparable to the beginning of Saving Private Ryan, but not quite.

Even with all positive attributes of this movie, I have to add that there are some points to consider. As like many of World War I movies, the trenches seem to be a little too "clean and tidy." But this movie has nothing to do with trench battles so that can be easily looked ever. With over 400 men charging into the forest, no more than fifty soldiers can be seen throughout the entire movie. Although they may be spread out throughtout the forest, I would not believe that an entire batallion until later shown in the end. As I have stated previously, the battle sequences make you feel as if you're a part of it, but after the two counter attacks by the Germans, it kind of makes the viewer feel desensitized. The fights in the Argonne Forest are all pretty similar, so by the time the third battle is fought, you tell yourself, "This better be the last one." Surprise... it's not. In other words, it... drags... on..."

Other than these minute differences, The Lost Battalion is very unlike classic World War One movies, probably because this movie actually has a point and without senseless running to enemy trench... run back to own trench... repeat process until we all die. This movie is worth watching more than one time. I have watched it five times and each time brings the same excitement and anticipation as the first time. If you like Saving Private Ryan, it'll definetly have a similar impact. Thank Cher Ami.

Good made-for-TV war movie
"The Lost Battalion" touches a period not often seen in the war genre, that being World War I ("The Great War"). Despite being made for the small screen, it manages to be great enough to be put alongside other superb WWI films such as "The Lighthorsemen" or "Paths of Glory."

The story is true, as are the characters. The 308th, along with the 307th, battalions are trapped after a succesful attack and find themselves hard pressed by German officers, determined to wipe out the Americans in an effort to prove to the Yankees they are not undefeatable. The battalion manages to hold out even when they're own artillery bombs them and the Germans unleash flamethrowers at the defenders. 500 men went in, and less than 200 came out, but they managed to help secure a line deep in German-controlled territory.

Some of the other reviewers have tried bad-mouthing this film by saying it gives too much glory to the battalion. I ask: why shouldn't it? Any time a group of men vastly outnumbered by their enemies, and with circumstances against them, manage to hold out by sheer bravery, that is a thing to be admired. There is no flag-waving in this movie, nor do they make the battalion out to be the saviours of the war, but this film does give the men their just deserve in honor. And those who think that this film copied off "Saving Private Ryan" in its style should give themselves a firm kick in the head: this movie came out long before "Ryan" was even advertised.

A high quality movie. If only TV networks could come up with more movies such as this.