This song is about the "Lost Battalion:" a group of nine companies from the U.S. Army's 77th Infantry Division, led by Maj. Charles W. Whittlesey, who became isolated by German forces during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in the First World War.
In this episode of "Sabaton History," TimeGhost History's Indy Neidell and Sabaton lead vocalist Joakim Brodén discuss the history behind "The Lost Battalion," as well as the process in composing and performing the song of the same name.