Charles Whittlesey commanded the famed Lost Battalion of World War I. On 2 October 1918, he led over 500 men in an advance against the German line during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. In the face of superior numbers, they were surrounded by the enemy and cut off from their division. Whittlesey overcame the lack of supplies and mounting casualties to hold out for five days before reinforcements finally arrived.
Published as part of their Medal of Honor Series, the Association of the United States Army is proud to offer this volume as a free pdf download HERE.
Medal of Honor: Charles Whittlesey was created by a team of professional comic book veterans:
- Script: Chuck Dixon (Batman, The Punisher, The ’Nam)
- Pencils, Inks, and Cover: Karl Moline (Supergirl, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rogue)
- Inks and Cover: Geof Isherwood (The ’Nam, G.I. Joe, Conan the Barbarian)
- Colors: Peter Pantazis (Justice League, Superman, Black Panther)
- Lettering: Troy Peteri (Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men)
For free downloads of the earlier volumes of the Medal of Honor Series that included World War One recipients "Wild Bill" Donovan, Henry Johnson, Sam Woodfill, and Alvin York, see our earlier article HERE.
Everyone should enjoy the Medal of Honor series because it will bring to life ordinary people who did the impossible, which springs forth the meaning of resilience, courage, and sacrifice. The graphic novel will relate on difficult situations that are not impossible to overcome. The Medal of Honor series teaches their readers about real-life heroes such as Charles Whittlesey which brings attention to values and historical events. The series elaborates on the significance of duty and how individual actions can help change the world. Batman and other fictional heroes do not ground the reader in reality such as the Medal of Honor series. Being a true hero requires determination, character, and moral strength. Reading the graphic novels will help the reader to adopt those traits which can bring about a sense of responsibility. Thank You, General Dynamics, for sponsoring a graphic novel that relates to the trials and tribulations of real-life heroes.
ReplyDeleteMy Grandfather was part of the Lost Battalion. He was assigned to D Co./1-308th Inf.
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