This Cockeyed War Podcast
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.
This Cockeyed War Podcast
Episodes
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...
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 mi...
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.
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.
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.