Five Days in October: The Lost Battalion of World War I Volume 1

The story centers on the Lost Battalion, a group of 500 soldiers from the Seventy-seventh Division trapped in the Argonne Forest during World War I. From October 2 to 7, 1918, they faced relentless German attacks while enduring extreme hardships, including starvation and perilous conditions for water. Their extraordinary bravery under fire has been immortalized in American history, drawing parallels to iconic stand-offs like the Alamo and Custer's Last Stand, highlighting themes of heroism and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.