Soldiers Shooting Supplies In Empty Bombshells At Lost Battalion

The transcript describes the plight of the 36th Division infantrymen, who were trapped behind enemy lines for five days without food or water. Their situation seemed dire until they were shelled by their own forces. However, instead of explosives, the shells contained food, medicine, and plasma, which enabled them to survive and continue fighting for two more days. This unexpected aid ultimately saved their lives.

How long were the infantrymen trapped without food or water?

What challenges did the infantrymen of the 36th Division face while trapped behind enemy lines?

What unusual type of shells were used to bombard the trapped soldiers?

What items were contained in the shells that helped the soldiers?

What was the outcome of the strange bombardment for the soldiers?