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This Cockeyed War Podcast
by SMC Productions
The story of Lt. Albert "Ed" Haines, an infantry platoon leader in World War II, as told by his posterity.Lt. AE "Ed" Haines: G Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Regiment, 9th Division.
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Chapter 6: The Point of the Spear
In the concluding chapter of This Cockeyed War, Lt. Haines finds himself at the very front of the Allies advance following the Bulge. We talk about the situation leading to his wounding and reflect on the story of Ed Haines in WWII.
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Chapter 5: Everything Normal - SNAFU
December 16, 1944—the Germans launch the “Battle of the Bulge,” crashing into Allied lines. We dig into the fight and what Lt. Ed Haines went through as the freezing winter set in, including the Christmas that made him write, “Gee, what a horrible Christmas this has been.”
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Chapter 4: Combat Weary Troops
Lt. Haines takes some much needed rest and recouperation from the front lines. We talk about the rest camps WWII infantrymen were sent to, and share stories on how Ed Haines used his brief time to recover from the harrowing days of combat.
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Chapter 3: Scared Stiff. Efforts of Faith Must Double
The first offense action that Lt. Ed Haines is tasked with. We follow his journey from Thanksgiving dinner on the front lines to the assault on the Brick Factory and Frenzerburg Castle.
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Chapter 2: I Dig and Pray with the Best of Them
Lt. Ed Haines gets acquainted with life on the front lines. From dodging mortar fire and figuring out army hierarchy, to dressing deer for his platoon and navigating the challenges of army life.
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Chapter 1: A Peculiar Way to Tour the Continent
In this episode, we follow Lieutenant Ed Haines as he leaves home, gets swept up in the chaos of World War II, and makes his way from basic training all the way to the front lines in Europe. Along the way, there are stories about trading for milk, skipping showers, growing a mustache, and riding a fancy ship that’s seen better days.
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Introduction: Let the Research Tell the Story
Nathan Haines and his father, Jeffrey Haines, introduce listeners to the story of Lieutenant Albert "Ed" Haines and the family’s journey to uncover and document his World War II experiences. They chat about what inspired the project, how the whole family pitched in, and the fun (and sometimes tricky) process of piecing together old letters, journals, and army reports.
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The story of Lt. Albert "Ed" Haines, an infantry platoon leader in World War II, as told by his posterity.Lt. AE "Ed" Haines: G Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Regiment, 9th Division.
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