The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast
Whether you’re interested in learning more about the real Band of Brothers, or exploring the people, places and things associated with a wide range of World War II battles, the “We’re Not Lost, Private” Podcast is the pod for you. We focus on telling the stories of the members of the Greatest Generation who served at the bayonet point and were involved in the battles that helped define the 20th Century and beyond. We’ll talk with historians, authors, battlefield guides and family members of the men and women that were there during one of the most climactic events in human history. Learn what it was like for these service members to take part in a combat parachute assault, an amphibious assault on an enemy held beach, knocking out an enemy strong point, or countless other actions across the breath and width of World War II. The “We’re Not Lost, Private” Podcast puts you right next to them during that action.
The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast
EP57 – Lore of the Battlefield: Eric Fisher Wood Jr.
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The first in our “Lore of the Battlefield” series, Joe looks at the legend of Eric Fisher Wood Jr., an artillery officer from the 589th Field Artillery Battalion. The 589th was assigned to the 106th Infantry Division, “Golden Lions,” and like much of the division, was largely overrun during the opening stages of the Battle of the Bulge. Wood Jr., cut off during his withdrawal, took to the woods to launch his own guerilla war. But without witnesses of his actions, it’s difficult to figure out where reality and myth converge and diverge. Joe examines witness statements and tries to fill in blanks. Stop by to check out where the research led him.
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For more information on the 106th Infantry Division “Golden Lions” and its subunits, you can check out this link: https://www.indianamilitary.org/