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Welcome to American Expeditionary Foundation Publishing, your source for some of the most brilliantly researched military themed works available! No, we are not the biggest military publisher around. But we do pride ourselves on what we print; namely, meticulously investigated military fact, coupled with entertaining, sparkling writing. It all started with our fantastic benchmark works on the 'Lost Battalion' of WW1, which set the high standards against which all further work on that subject will be judged. And we, in turn, will judge all our future works by those standards as well. And those future works? They are a comin'! We have planned releases set for both the 2009 and 2010 seasons - each every bit as intensely investigated and vividly written as our previous works - by several different authors, so check back here often for updates! Or, contact us direct for further information. Got a tale to tell? Or maybe you have a manuscript that you feel is well written and painstakingly researched? Is nobody listening? We will! Drop us a line - we'll shoot you straight. We've been there! Remember: Our advice is always free. American Expeditionary Foundation Publishing... Preserving the military past for future generations. Because Freedom is not Free.
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The Lost Battalion: Return to the Charlevaux

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!
Finding the Lost Battalion: Beyond the Rumors, Myths and Legends of America's Famous WW1 Epic

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 Epic

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: $45.00

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.