
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 656 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII.
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The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Ni... more
Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped... more
While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller.
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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.
Excellent show, well researcher, insightful, well told and entertaining, and hugely relevant….
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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.
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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A deeply researched, narrative-driven history show that concentrates on World War II with a Pacific and broader WWII focus. Episodes routinely unpack battles, strategic decisions, and personal experiences, combining detailed military analysis with human-interest storytelling. Regular sponsorships sit alongside thoughtful retrospectives and expert interviews, making it a solid pick for listeners who want thorough context and persistent depth without sacrificing engaging storytelling. The producer-host tends to foreground tactical nuance, operational logistics, and leadership under pressure, which can appeal to history buffs, students, educators, and professionals seeking well-sourced, narrated history.
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