EP32 – Black Dragon: Fox Company, 23rd Marines and Iwo Jima, w/Steven McCloud
Send us a text“2-F’23” as the Fox Company veterans used to describe themselves, fought at Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. Join Steven McCloud and I as we discuss the formation of the Company, and trace its actions during World War II, including its capstone performance on Iwo. Learn about the unique individuals who, ‘manned the rails’ during this time, many of which formed the backbone of the Company’s leadership cadre. Over the course of the war, Fox experienced changes in tactics, equipment and strategy. We also discussed how they adapted to all the change and used it to propel them to victory. While Fox was much like any Marine rifle company during the war, they were still unique in their own way. Check out EP32 to find out how. Semper Fidelis! You 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.If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you’d like to pick up a copy of Black Dragon, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Dragon-Experience-Williams-Ford-University/dp/1648430171/ If you’re interested in taking a tour with Steve, you can check out his tour offerings at: https://www.tridentleadership.com/ As mentioned in the episode, you can find more information about the National Museum of the Pacific War at the following link: https://www.pacificwarmuseum.org/ Support the show
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EP31 - Operation Villain: The 509th "Gingerbread Men" at Tafaraoui
Send us a textDuring Operation Villain, the 2nd Battalion, 509th PIR conducted the first combat parachute assault in the history of the U.S. Army in Algeria, as part of a larger action of Operation Torch. But the lead up to their jump was fraught with poor planning, a rush to deploy, and was followed up by a series of almost too-crazy-to-believe events after they made their jump. In this episode we'll examine all of it, plus a look at some unique personalities that were part of the process that led to their deployment, plus the fall out from that combat action. Enjoy!You 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.If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastSupport the show
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EP30 - NCDU & Gap Assault Teams on D-Day w/Dev Ramsamy
Send us a textTwo of the most under-reported units to take part in the D-Day assaults on Omaha and Utah Beaches were the Navy Combat Demolition Units and the Gap Assault Teams. Join Dev Ramsamy and I as we discuss the weapons & equipment, composition & performance of, and, most importantly, the men that comprised these units. While the infantry units get the lion's share of the attention and glory (with good reason), success on D-Day would have been much more difficult to attain without the amazing performance of these specialized units. We hope you'll enjoy this show as much as we did! You 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.If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you like to touch base with Dev to find out more about his research into these amazing units, you can find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devaraj.ramsamy, and on Instagram: @beardoffinance Support the show
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EP29 - Robert Capa and His D-Day Photos: Separating Myth from Reality, w/Charles Herrick
Send us a textWe've all seen the Capa D-Day photos. They appear like locusts every time there's an anniversary of that momentous day. The capture and hold our attention because of what we think they represent. But did you ever wonder about the circumstances in which they were taken? I mean the actual circumstances, not the ones we self-generate. Join Chuck Herrick and I was we deep dive the mythology behind Robert Capa and his D-Day photos and attempt to unravel the myth from the reality. You 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.If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastIf you're interested in purchasing a copy of Back Into Focus, you can do so here: https://www.charlesherrickbooks.com/If you'd like to read up on Chuck's work, you can find his blog here: https://www.charlesherrickbooks.com/blog-1-1 And if you'd like to read up on some of his early research into Capa and the famous photos, you can do so here: https://www.nearbycafe.com/artandphoto/photocritic/2015/09/20/guest-post-20-charles-herrick-on-capas-d-day-c/ Support the show
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EP28 - The Last Gasp of the Das Reich Division: Manhay & Grandmenil with Bob Konings
Send us a textDespite the swift reaction of the US Army to the German attacks during the Battle of the Bulge, some German units made good headway towards their objectives. The Das Reich Division was one of those divisions. Join me as I sit down with Bulge historian and tour guide Bob Konings to examine how units of the US 3rd Armored Division, 75th Infantry Division, and the 82nd Airborne Division finally ground down the Das Reich in and around the Belgian villages of Manhay and Grandmenil. We even spend some time discussing the fight at Baraque de Fraiture (aka Parker's Crossroads) which set the stage for the fighting in two villages. You 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.If you'd like to become a Patreon supporter of The "We're Not Lost, Private" Podcast, check us out here: https://patreon.com/WereNotLostPrivatePodcastSupport the show
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.
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