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The History of WWII Podcast

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

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 fighting on Gavutu, Tanambogo and Tulagi is intense. The US Marines have air power and naval might to support them, the Japanese have the Banzai attack, which they unleash for the first time. Both sides will bleed to hold these islands.

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Entrepreneur and author Steve Vesce comes on to talk about his book, One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins. Mr. Vesce follows Hopkins as he get intertwined in ever larger events, first the Great Depression and then helpin... more

With Marines on Guadalcanal, Adm. Yamamoto orders an overwhelming response. He wants the Americans chased away. Japanese air craft arrive first, but the Wildcat fighters of Enterprise and Saratoga are waiting for them.

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Director, editor and co-writer of the D-Day film Pressure, Anthony Maras shares behind the scenes tidbits and little known gems of the final hours before D-Day was launched.

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Recent Guests

Anthony Maras
Director, editor, and co-writer of Pressure
Pressure (film)
Episode: Episode 628-Interview w/ Anthony Maras: Director of Pressure
Dave R. Holland
Author of Guadalcanal's Longest Fight, The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front
Episode: Episode 627-Interview with Dave R. Holland
Jake Clapham
Host of Flashback History YouTube channel
Flashback History
Episode: Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?
Jack El-Hai
A journalist focusing on history, science, and medicine
Episode: Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
David Nasaw
Biographer, historian, and the Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. Professor of History at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Episode: Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation
Tim Bouverie
Author and historian, discussing his book 'Allies at War'
Episode: Episode 551-Interview w/ Tim Bouverie: Allies at War
Wessey Livesey
Host of The History of the Second World War Podcast
The History of the Second World War Podcast
Episode: Episode 540-Operation Citadel
Laurence Rees
British historian and documentary filmmaker.
Author of The Nazi Mind
Episode: Episode 539-Interview w/ Laurence Rees: The Nazi Mind
Becky Aikman
Author of 'Spitfires: The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During WWII'
Episode: Ep 534-Becky Aikman Interview-Spitfires:The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During WWII

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Ray Harris Jr.
Host of The History of WWII Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
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    Kami Ed o
    United Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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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    5
    Goofy winter❄️
    United States2 months ago
  • Please stop

    Stop clogging my feed with unwanted pods. I just want “The history of WWII “

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    Scot2944
    United States3 months ago
  • Damn this good !

    I am a BIG history fan and this is good stuff for those who want to learn about the history of world war 2. This is very interesting to hear especially that I have a strong interest in learning about war (not like ancient times but like during the 1900’s and Us times if you know what I mean) Very fun to listen to I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in stuff like this or those who are curious. Haven’t been listening to it much but I am planning to soon, great podcast, awesome ... more

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    ~ItzNezukoChan!~
    United States4 months ago

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Episodes are rich with tactical detail and context that illuminate WWII's bigger picture.

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Episode 605-Bruce Henderson Book Interview-Midnight Flyboys
Q: What were the challenges faced by pilots flying these missions at low altitudes?
Bruce highlights the risks of flying below 600 feet and the necessity for exceptional navigational skills, emphasizing that pilots had to navigate in the dark and drop supplies accurately without prior visual cues.
Episode 605-Bruce Henderson Book Interview-Midnight Flyboys
Q: How successful was the operation in aiding the French resistance?
Bruce states that the operation was very successful, as about 10 million pounds of supplies were dropped, and Eisenhower noted that the French resistance's efforts were essential in shortening the war by six months.
Episode 605-Bruce Henderson Book Interview-Midnight Flyboys
Q: Can you give us a little bit of background about Operation Carpetbagger and its significance?
Bruce explains that Operation Carpetbagger was initiated in late 1943 to strengthen the French resistance before the Allied invasion. It involved U.S. Army Air Force squadrons, specifically B-24s, which were tasked with dropping supplies and agents into France.
Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the Psychiatrist
Q: So how do you think the book resonates more today in today's political climate than maybe back in 2013?
El-Hai explains that the extremism observed at Kelley's time was on the fringes but now is more central in the political environment, making the book's warnings much more relevant today.
Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation
Q: How did the idea for this book come about?
It was gestating somewhere in the back of my head, influenced by my father's experiences after WWII and the stories of silence shared by many veterans.

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The show delivers in-depth, narrative-driven explorations of World War II, often centered on strategic campaigns, battles, and individual leaders. Across episodes, listeners encounter thorough historical storytelling, detailed battle narratives, and interviews with historians, filmmakers, and subject-matter experts. The host tends to foreground logistics, decision-making under pressure, and the human dimensions of wartime leadership, with occasional sponsor segments and guest contributions. The format appeals to serious history buffs who enjoy carefully sourced analysis and a strong storytelling voice that connects the past to broader implications for today's world. A notable strength is the blend of battlefield detail with broader strategi... more

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2. Dave R. Holland
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