
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 | 587 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

Hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield join me as share interview clips from two veterans. A young man who saw the atrocities first hand and a pilot who flew with Chuck Yeager.
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The 2nd US Corps had its own large assignment, to drive east just under the northern coast. But Hill 609 dominates the area and German guns at its summit are targeting everything in reach, including Gen. Allen’s Big Red One. Alternate title, American... more
Before the last two port cities can be taken from the Axis, Longstop Hill has to be recovered. And here, the Germans are ready with heavy mortar teams and machine gun nests.
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The final battle is coming, but first Monty and Von Arnim will try for spoiling attacks. Neither get far, thus it comes down to Operation Vulcan.
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Good in depth recounting of wwii
This is a great day by day review of WW2. Currently having problems with listening as I get messages that the episodes are temporarily unavailable.
I've been a long time listening. For WW2 history buffs like me, this Podcast and Ray are first class!
Truly an amazing person for putting this together. Start at episode 1 that is his original story of the war. Brilliant!
Incredibly entertaining and informative. Cannot recommend this highly enough to anyone interested in WW2 history
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Focused on the intricacies and intricacies of World War II, content primarily explores significant battles, military strategies, and key figures involved in this pivotal global conflict. Each episode provides a thorough examination of various themes, from the tactical blunders by the Axis powers to the complexities of warfare in different theaters, such as North Africa and Europe. Unique elements include in-depth discussions on underrepresented topics like collaborations with Vichy France and the large-scale operations like Operation Torch, coupled with anecdotal storytelling that connects historical events to their broader implications. The podcast aims to deliver an enriching, detailed journey through history, making it appealing to histo... more
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