What strategy did Major Whittlesey devise against the Germans?

The strategy devised by Major Whittlesey against the Germans was that he started fires and burn the coffee to make Germans think that they were having breakfast and were not ready for the battle.

Explanation:

'Lost Battlion' is based on the fact-based story of the experience of soldiers in American 77th Infantry Division. The soldiers, about 500-550, were surrounded by Germans during the World War I. During the World War I, Major Whittlesey, with his troopsmen devised a suicidal strategy against the Germans.

He started the fire and burn the coffee to make the Germans think that soldiers were not ready and were having breakfast. It was a trap for the Germans devised by Major Whittlesey..

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