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The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr
World War II
Soviet Union
German Army
Allied Forces
Sicily
Guadalcanal
Stalingrad
Germany
Hitler
Stalin
Operation Torch
Odessa
Soviet Army
Sevastopol
North African Campaign
Axis Powers
Axis Forces
Rommel
Montgomery
Nazi Germany

A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII... more

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The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese reinforcements continue to land on Guadalcanal. Gen. Vandegrift pleads for help.

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Historian and writer Catherine Katz joins us to cover the horrendous accident of the airship Hindenburg's tragic end. More over, the Nazi's lies and coverups after the event point to much larger sinister kind of government that bullies its neighbors ... more

Operation Sparrow will decide if D-Day is successful. But first 3 OSS Agents have let themselves be caught by the Germans to plant the deception. Prof. Jason Bell comes on to cover one of the greatest gambles of WWII.

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Jason Bell
Writer and Professor, University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
Episode: Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow
Jared Diamond
Historian and Pulitzer Prize–winning author
Pulitzer Prize–winning author; author of Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings
Episode: Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings
Nicholas Reynolds
Author of Ortiz's War; retired Marine Corps Colonel; historian
Author, Ortiz's War; former Marine Corps Colonel
Episode: Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz's War
Peter Zablocki
Historian, Caldwell University professor and author of Eight Days in August
Caldwell University
Episode: Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Greg Jackson
Author and historian; creator/host/head writer of History That Doesn't Suck
History That Doesn't Suck
Episode: Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That.
Gina Wolf
Granddaughter of Otis W. Bryant, family researcher and storyteller
Family of Otis W. Bryant
Episode: Episode 639-Live WW2 Story Share
Roy Lidstrom
Radar man, Navy veteran family stories and artifacts
U.S. Navy (family context)
Episode: Episode 639-Live WW2 Story Share
Steve Vesce
Entrepreneur and author of One Ordinary Man
Author, One Ordinary Man
Episode: Episode 630-Steve Vesce Interview: Harry Hopkins: One Ordinary Man
Anthony Maras
Director, editor, and co-writer of Pressure
Pressure (film)
Episode: Episode 628-Interview w/ Anthony Maras: Director of Pressure

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Ray Harris Jr.
Host of The History of WWII Podcast; historian-focused host providing narration and analysis of WWII events.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.8k ratings
  • This is a great podcast on World War II! I recommend becoming a member so you can access the 300 members-only episodes. For example, a recent series was about George Binney, a British CPA who became leader of operation running German blockade of Sweden multiple times in gun boats to bringing back to Britain ball bearings essential for airplane engines for Battle of Britain. I've listened to several World War II history podcasts and never heard this story before.

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    5
    Ralph
    2 months ago
  • Simply excellent!

    Excellent show, well researcher, insightful, well told and entertaining, and hugely relevant….

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    Chris B Vervoort
    Netherlands4 months ago
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    Kami Ed o
    United States5 months ago
  • 617

    Informative-But-Ep. 617 Hedy Lamarr invented spread spectrum secure communication to guide torpedoes in WWII, presented to Navy, who ignored the technology. But later this was used in the Army Air Force test of drone bomber. When we lost Jack Kennedy in remote controlled bomb experiment. And the project was scrapped.

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    Jim Kd4gshf
    United States5 months ago
  • Great!

    I love learning about war history! This is a great podcast to learn more i dont care if people dislike this podcast its great!

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    Goofy winter❄️
    United States6 months ago

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Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow
Q: Could you give us a basic premise of Operation Sparrow and how these details came to your attention?
Operation Sparrow was designed as a deception to distract Nazi attention toward the Balkans and Southeast Europe while also attempting to coax Hungary to switch sides, though the latter proved difficult. Bell explains he learned about the story while researching Cracking the Nazi Code, piecing together the threads from OSS files and intelligence contacts that uncovered the plan and its execution.
Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings
Q: Do leaders matter, or are outcomes mostly shaped by timing and circumstance?
Diamond offers a nuanced view: leaders can make a difference in form or in enabling possibilities, but outcomes often hinge on timing, institutional infrastructure, and broader contexts; some leaders leave lasting impact, while others would have achieved similar results without their unique influence.
Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings
Q: What does the Hamlet Test mean in practice, and who are examples of those who pass or fail it?
The Hamlet Test assesses whether a leader, or creator, is uniquely qualified for a given role; examples passing it include Shakespeare for Hamlet and Soretse Kama in Botswana, while others like Hitler may be debated; the test shows how timing, context, and specific qualifications determine leadership success.
Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Q: What were the main pressures facing the Japanese leadership in the bunker during the eight days?
The leaders faced a clash between honor and the practical need to end the war, with war minister Anami resisting surrender while Suzuki and the Emperor sought a path that would preserve the imperial institution, alongside the military's control and fear of internal punishment if they spoke up. The discussion also reflected how the Emperor's willingness to end the war, if allowed to stay, collided with American demands for unconditional surrender.
Episode 630-Steve Vesce Interview: Harry Hopkins: One Ordinary Man
Q: But how did you decide to move from a potential movie project to a TV series, and what drew you to Hopkins's story?
I was captivated by Hopkins's life and missions, and realized his story could unfold more fully over a TV series, which would do justice to the depth and breadth of his influence across multiple fronts in WWII.

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