1. The Lost Battalion 77th “Liberty” Division from New York;
part of the 108th infantry
led by Major Charles Whittlesey &
Captain George McMurty (From Pittsburgh!)
only group to reach Chalevaux Mill, France
(French were suppose to be on the left
& other Americans on the right) so
were surrounded by Germans
less than 200 of 700 men made it out alive
(start 22:36; end 57:06)

2. Questions for Propaganda Poster
How can you tell by looking at the poster that it is an American
World War 1 propaganda poster?
What government purpose does this poster serve? Who do you
think is the intended audience for the poster (be as specific as
possible)? Why?
3. What are the main colors used in the poster? Why do you think
that these colors were used? What symbols, if any, were used
in the poster and what does the symbol represent?
4. What emotions was the poster trying to convey and why?
5. Do you think a similar poster like this work today? Why or why
not?

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