EP46 – The Combat Mindset: The 29th Infantry Division – From Omaha Beach to St. Lo and Beyond, w/ Joe Balkoski episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 1H 12M

EP46 – The Combat Mindset: The 29th Infantry Division – From Omaha Beach to St. Lo and Beyond, w/ Joe Balkoski

from The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast · host Joe Muccia

Send us Fan MailThe 29th Infantry Division was one of the earliest National Guard units to be federalized after the attack on Pearl Harbor. They would soon ship to England where they would train until D-Day. After landing on France that fateful day, they would essentially remain ‘one the line’ until V-E Day. Joe is joined by esteemed author and historian, Joe Balkoski to help explore the combat mindset of the men of the division as they activate, ship out, take part in one of the most famous amphibious assaults in history, and then slog across western Europe. The ‘two Joe’s’ discuss how exposure to relentless combat, and its associated attritional rate, led to an almost fatalistic outlook on the part of the 29’ers regarding their chances for survival. Don’t miss out on this fascinating discussion!If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastYou can check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you like the pod, please hit like, subscribe and share!You can listen to us on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and a host of other podcatchers.We're also on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/werenotlostprivate1944and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WereNotLostPrivateSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail The 29th Infantry Division was one of the earliest National Guard units to be federalized after the attack on Pearl Harbor. They would soon ship to England where they would train until D-Day. After landing on France that fateful day, they would essentially remain ‘one the line’ until V-E Day. Joe is joined by esteemed author and historian, Joe Balkoski to help explore the combat mindset of the men of the division as they activate, ship out, take part in one of the most famous...

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