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Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 EpicFinding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic (book)

Print: $35.00

Download: $17.50

In 'Finding the Lost Battalion' author Robert J. Laplander meticulously chronicles what would become one of the most famous events of American participation in World War One, discovering the truths behind the legend. Drawing on hundreds of sources - many never before seen - and spanning eight years of research, including four trips to the sight of the action in France, Mr. Laplander leads the reader through the events in the Charlevaux Ravine during early October 1918, and the circumstances leading up to it, virtually hour by hour. In this way the book does not merely tell the story itself, but explains why it all came about in the first place. The end result is the single most factual acounting of the Lost Battalion and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date, told in an entertaining, fast moving style. Never dry or boring, as some military tomes can be, this one is sure to quickly become a favorite on your shelf and the benchmark against which all further work on the Lost Battalion will be measured.

Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 EpicFinding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic (book)

Hardcover Print: $48.00

Special hardcover edition of author Robert J. Laplander's meticulously chronicled work on perhaps the most famous event of American participation in World War One! This book is the single most factual accounting of the Lost Battalion and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date, told in an entertaining, fast moving style and destined to be the benchmark against which all further work on the Lost Battalion will be measured. This special hardcover edition is available only through Lulu.com and makes a great edition to the library of that serious collector or military enthusiast. Comes unsigned, however you may also contact the author direct through Lulu.com for signed editions.

The Lost Battalion: Return to the CharlevauxThe Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux (book)

Print: $27.50

Once again, Lost Battalion historian and author Robert J. Laplander takes his readers back to France in September and October of 1918...into the famous 'Pocket' of the Charlevaux Ravine, deep in the heart of the Argonne Forest, where the 'Lost Battalion' made its historic stand. Meant as a companion volume to his tremendously successful book 'Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic', Mr Laplander again dips into his decade long research into the events surrounding this heroic story in order to present another view of what is arguably the most important episode to come from America's involvement in WW1. Told mostly in the words of the men involved (most of which have never been seen by the general public), 'The Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux' brings even more depth to a story which has facinated readers for nearly 90 years now, and will definitely earn an honored spot on your shelf next to Mr. Laplander's first volume!

Welcome to American Expeditionary Foundation Publishing - Home of the Lost Battalion Collection!
Thank you for visiting A.E.F Publishing! We are very proud to present to the public the incredible story of the Lost Battalion, prepared with the most comprehensive research ever done concerning the event and the men involved. Robert J. Laplander has made the study of the Lost Battalion his life's work, with over a decade of research on the subject so far, and at A.E.F. YOU are the beneficiary of that work! Comprehensive in depth, engagingly written and powerfully memorable in it's impact, Mr. Laplander's benchmark first work on the subject, 'Finding the Lost Battalion' will leave you wanting more and quickly reaching for its companion volume, 'The Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux'. So browse this site briefly, then make your purchase and enjoy this exciting story to its fullest, as told by the #1 Lost Battalion historian in the world. You won't be dissappointed! PUBLISHED WORKS: (Please click on each title for a full synopsis of that book.) Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 EpicFinding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic (book) Print: $35.00 Download: $17.50 In 'Finding the Lost Battalion' author Robert J. Laplander meticulously chronicles what would become one of the most famous events of American participation in World War One, discovering the truths behind the legend. Drawing on hundreds of sources - many never before seen - and spanning eight years of research, including four trips to the sight of the action in France, Mr. Laplander leads the reader through the events in the Charlevaux Ravine during early October 1918, and the circumstances leading up to it, virtually hour by hour. In this way the book does not merely tell the story itself, but explains why it all came about in the first place. The end result is the single most factual acounting of the Lost Battalion and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date, told in an entertaining, fast moving style. Never dry or boring, as some military tomes can be, this one is sure to quickly become a favorite on your shelf and the benchmark against which all further work on the Lost Battalion will be measured. Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 EpicFinding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic (book) Hardcover Print: $48.00 Special hardcover edition of author Robert J. Laplander's meticulously chronicled work on perhaps the most famous event of American participation in World War One! This book is the single most factual accounting of the Lost Battalion and their leader, Charles W. Whittlesey, to date, told in an entertaining, fast moving style and destined to be the benchmark against which all further work on the Lost Battalion will be measured. This special hardcover edition is available only through Lulu.com and makes a great edition to the library of that serious collector or military enthusiast. Comes unsigned, however you may also contact the author direct through Lulu.com for signed editions. The Lost Battalion: Return to the CharlevauxThe Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux (book) Print: $27.50 Once again, Lost Battalion historian and author Robert J. Laplander takes his readers back to France in September and October of 1918...into the famous 'Pocket' of the Charlevaux Ravine, deep in the heart of the Argonne Forest, where the 'Lost Battalion' made its historic stand. Meant as a companion volume to his tremendously successful book 'Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic', Mr Laplander again dips into his decade long research into the events surrounding this heroic story in order to present another view of what is arguably the most important episode to come from America's involvement in WW1. Told mostly in the words of the men involved (most of which have never been seen by the general public), 'The Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux' brings even more depth to a story which has facinated readers for nearly 90 years now, and will definitely earn an honored spot on your shelf next to Mr. Laplander's first volume!	About Robert J. Laplander: Born: Tucson, Arizona February 23rd, 1966 Current Residence: Tichigan, Wisconsin Marital Status: Married (Trinie Liz) with 2 children (John David, Joyline Rose). Interests/Occupations: Former award winning semi-professional singer/songwriter (22 years). Enjoys reading and battlefield archaeology. Currently teaches early 20th Century military history and tactics with the Southeastern Wisconsin Military Cadet Explorer program, where he holds the rank of Captain. Awards: Coin of the Division-28th Infantry Division. Coin of the Division-77th Division by the 77th Division Retired Officers Association. Coin of the Commanding General-77th Regional Readiness Command by the Commanding General, Major-General William Terpeluk. Coin of the Unit-78th Regional Readiness Command. Coin of the Town of Fleville, France by the Mayor of Fleville, Mssr. Damien Georges. Outstanding Service and National Honors Unit awards with his Cadet unit, H.Q. Company/339th Battalion/SEWMCE. Honors: Has lectured the command staffs of the 77th and 78th Regional Readiness Command staffs on leadership lessons learned from the Lost Battalion episode. Lectured the 28th infantry Division command staff on the activities of their division in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during Sept-Oct 1918. Keynote speaker at the discontinuation ceremony for the 77th Regional Readiness Command in September, 2008 at the personal behest of the divisional commander of the 77th. Instrumental in erecting a new storyboard dedicated to the Lost Battalion episode at the site of the action in France. Has lead battlefield tours along the Western Front and specific tours of the Lost Battalion area. Please note that due to his Lost Battalion work load during this past year, as well as events scheduled for 2009, an enforced delay has necessarily been placed on all of Mr. Laplander's forthcoming works on other subjects. At least two more extensive written projects, concerning one of the company's of the Lost Battalion and the overall commander of the force, Major Charles W. Whittlesey, are currently in the works. Please check back here from time to time for updates on these projects, as well as Mr. Laplander's upcoming work on the 'Wooden Horse' escape from Stalag Luft III in WW2, and the edited memoirs and diary of a 32nd Division medic in WW1. Name: R.J. Laplander Location: 7612 N. Tichigan Rd. Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 United States Phone: (414) 333-9402 E-mail: laplander@earthlink.net Send this user a message.
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