fluent English. He tries to convince Leak that there is no shame in surrender, but Leak indicates his men will never surrender, referring to them as "New York gangsters". The second prisoner eventually agrees to take a message from the Germans to Whittlesey urging surrender after his captor says he wants to save lives. The Germans send him escorted by white flag back to the American line with the message. Whittlesey responds by throwing the flag back towards the Germans, and the Americans continue to hold despite relentless attacks. Eventually, an American pilot is sent to search for the 77th and flies over their position. Realizing it is an American plane, the 77th make noise to try to get the pilot's attention, and the Germans begin firing at him. The pilot is mortally wounded, but manages to pinpoint the location on his map and navigate back to the airfield. After six days, reinforcements finally arrive at the American lines and the Germans retreat five days later. Major General Alexander arrives to congratulate Whittlesey who is furious about the debacle. Alexander reveals that the battalion's hold enabled the Americans to break through the entire German line. Alexander offers to take Whittlesey back to headquarters in his car, but Whittlesey refuses, opting to stay with his men. Roughly 197 of the 550 men survive the battle. World War I ends just three weeks later. Whittlesey is awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions, and the "Lost Battalion" gains iconic status. Cast Rick Schroder - Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey Phil McKee - Capt. George G. McMurtry Jamie Harris - Sgt. Gaedeke Jay Rodan - Lt. James V. Leak Adam James - Capt. Nelson M. Holderman Daniel Caltagirone - Pvt. Philip Cepaglia Michael Goldstrom - Pvt. Jacob Rosen André Vippolis - Pvt. Frank Lipasti Rhys Miles Thomas - Pvt. Bob Yoder Arthur Kremer - Pvt. Abraham Krotoshinsky Adam Kotz - Col. Johnson Justin Scot - Pvt. Omer Richards Anthony Azizi - Pvt. Nat Henchman George Calil - Pvt. Lowell R. Hollingshead Wolf Kahler - Major General (Generalmajor) Freidrich Wilhelm Von Sybel Joachim Paul Assböck - Maj. Fritz Heinrich Prinz Michael Brandon - Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Reception The film has received generally positive reviews, praised for its historical accuracy, cast, and intense action. Military.com wrote: "The script is compelling on several levels. Whittlesey, the bookish-looking New York lawyer turned soldier, is the Everyman