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The History of WWII Podcast

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 and couldn’t wait any longer.

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All Episodes

107:06

Episode 567-The Axis Top 5 Mistakes

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo from The Warrior Next Door Podcast returns to the show as we each give our Top 5 reasons why the Axis lost the war.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:47

Episode 566-Thou Shalt Not Pass

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/16

Now that the fighting in Northern Tunisia is on hold, the mountain passes in the southern half are the focus of both sides. And whoever controls the mountain passes has the advantages. Meanwhile, Rommel now retreats into Tunisian territory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:54

Episode 565-The French Save The Allies

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/12

The Germans attack before the Allies can start up again. Then the rains come in earnest. Tunis is safe for now, but Rommel in the south is losing against Monty and his own Allies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:02

Episode 564-Round Two Goes To The Germans

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/08

The German 10th Panzer Division attacks the Allied forces threatening Tunis. Falling for an old trick, the Allies are carved up and pushed back, thus Tunis is safe. Meanwhile, the Axis forces in Tunisia are getting reinforcements and a new commander.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:41

Episode 563- Round One Goes To The Germans

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/05

The Allies come at the Tunisian ports in 3 columns. Two of them are stopped cold and that’s enough to bring the entire offensive to a halt. The Western Allies need more of everything before they can continue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:08

Episode 562-The Race For Tunis

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/09/02

Vichy France has joined the Allies, but the Germans are moving more men into Tunisia by the day. Battle is coming as both sides need the port city of Tunis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:34

Episode 561-French Honor/German Betrayal

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2025/08/25

Casablanca finally falls to Gen. Patton’s forces. In reaction, the Germans send reinforcements to Tunisia and occupy the rest of France.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:04

Episode 560-Rock the Kasbah!

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/08/22

The GI's comes ashore, but not where they’re supposed to. Still, order is formed and the attack commences. As for reaching the vital airport 5 miles in, the Americans have a French Ace up their sleeve.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:22

Episode 559-The French Navy Fights Back

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Casablanca’s French vessels focus on destroying U.S. landing craft. Meanwhile, Gen. Patton’s tanks come ashore at Safi.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:35

Episode 558-Of All the Gin Joints In the World

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/08/14

The Americans come at Casablanca. But waiting for them are impressive batteries, submarines and the battleship Jean Bart. And for all the work the US State Department had done, Vichy will not submit quietly.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:41

Episode 557-French Pride vs American Resolve

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/08/09

The Allied Center Task Force has its work cut out in trying to take Oran and the surrounding airfields. Surprise French attacks from the south and east wreck Allied plans and the timetable.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:26

Episode 556-The Americans Have Landed

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2025/08/04

Though far from perfect, the Western Allies make landfall with their Eastern and Central Task Forces in North Africa. Shots are exchanged, planes are downed, ships sunk and men fall.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:55

Episode 555-Allied Blood on French Soil

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/08/01

The Western Allies had landed in North Africa, but two diversionary attacks go horribly wrong. The Americas have their first significant casualties of the war. Operation Torch has a rough start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:49

Episode 554-Operation Torch: At Last We Are On Our Way

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Operation Torch, though a rushed affair, carried the hopes of Washington and London and all of Europe. After much wrangling, the details come together and the date is set, November 8, 1942.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:56

Episode 553-The Western Desert Campaign Comes to an End

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Though suffering heavy losses, Monty continues to attack Rommel. Both sides were bled, but this was something Rommel could not afford. The great race back west was on.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:29

Operation 552-Operation Supercharge

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/23

Monty hopes to confuse Rommel with several limited attacks, so when the big push comes, the German’s main defenses will be out of place. This works and soon, 2 British brigades and the 2nd New Zealand Division attack during the night. Still, the Germans are formidable, even with their dwindling supplies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:54

Episode 551-Interview w/ Tim Bouverie: Allies at War

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Operation Barbarossa and the attack on Pearl Harbor created the Grand Alliance, but holding it together took constant work. Only by looking at their areas of conflict, as well as cooperation, are we able to understand the course of the war and world that developed in its aftermath.Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 TikTok-@wwiiguy Instagram - rayharrisjr youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:07

Episode 550-The Second Battle of El Alamein

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Battle has been joined. Though the Axis are outmanned, their minefields allow them to hold back Monty’s attacks. And Rommel is soon on his way back to take command once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:07

Episode 549-Never Fear, Monty is Here!

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Monty is now in command of 8th Army. Rommel is ill, but will return when the 2nd Battle of El Alamein gets underway. Still, Monty’s plans do not start out well for his men. And the Torch landings are very far away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:14

Episode 548-How The East Was Won

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/07/01

After a series of body blows, Army Group South is forced back to the Dnieper River. Then they begin to construct the Panther Waton Line, but the Soviets don’t wait and attack right away.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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