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
Chapter 1: A Peculiar Way to Tour the Continent
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Season 1
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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.