
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 | 598 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

The imperfect amphibious landings by the Allies is matched by the imperfect defense of the Axis forces on Sicily. With the Allies firmly onshore, the Axis change their defensive plans. But the American’s success is marred by a horrendous friendly fir... more
Writer Jack El-Hai's book is now a major motion picture staring Russel Crowe and Rami Malek. Hermann Goring is captured and questioned by Dr. Douglas M Kelley who discovers that what happened in 1930's Germany can happen anywhere.
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The Americans come ashore at three locations. Suffering relatively few deaths from Axis hands, the weather and waves were a different story. Either way, elements of Gen. Patton’s 7th Army are on Sicily. Producer Credit-Kath Hach.
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In between the Allied air attacks and the invasion forces of Operation Husky, special forces come ashore. And one group is the SRS, formerly, David Sterling’s SAS, the Special Air Service. But now in charge is Maj. Paddy Mayne, The Irish Lion.
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Phenomenal host, well research and captivating
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!
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The episodes focus on detailed narratives surrounding significant operations and battles of World War II, offering insights into military strategies, leadership decisions, and the human experiences of those involved. Each episode presents a deep dive into specific events, such as the Allied invasion of Sicily and various military engagements in North Africa, reflecting extensive research and analysis. The content is characterized by a blend of storytelling and historical context, making it accessible and intriguing for listeners who are passionate about military history or looking to understand the complexities surrounding the Second World War. Notably, the host's enthusiasm and detailed accounts are complemented by a commitment to illumina... more
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