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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

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

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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

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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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24:02

Episode 547-Soviet Whack A-Mole

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Operation Citadel is over, now its Moscow’s turn. What follows is a series of hammer blow counter attacks by Moscow. Some succeed, some fail, but they all bleed the German invaders.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:43

Episode 546-Soviet Tidal Wave

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/24

With the German pincers bogged down, Moscow launches two massive counter attacks. One will attempt to trap the German 9th Army at Orel, the other will seek to shatter the 1st Panzer Army of Army Group South. Berlin has to shift its ever shrinking supply of men and panzers, again.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:33

Episode 545-Battle of Prokhorovka Pt 2

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2025/06/20

On July 12, 1943, Soviet Armies come at the SS 2nd Panzer Army. The Germans have attack plans, but the Soviets have attacking numbers. And then the German Army High Command gets horrible news.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:17

Episod 544-The Battle of Provhorovka Pt 1

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Gen. Hoth’s 4th Panzer Army reaches the Psel River, which threatens both the city of Prokhorovka and Oboyan. But taking from their Reserve forces, the Soviets launch a massive counter attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:56

Medal of Honor Podcast Episode

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Checkout this incredible story of US Marine Corps fighter pilot Jefferson DeBlanc, who was shot down over the Solomon Islands. From there his story had just begun. Medal of Honor Podcast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:41

Episode 543-King of the Hills

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/06

In the north Gen. Model releases his panzers. To the south, a new type of tank killing plane is tested by the Germans. Still, whoever controls the heights controls the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:01

Episode 542-The Baron of Tank Killers

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/06/03

The panzers of Gen. Hoth’s 4th Panzer Army of the southern pincer start off well, thanks to most Soviet defenders being to the north. Still, its a long way to Oboyan and enemy reinforcements are coming in fast.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:59

Episode 541-German Surprises Vs Soviet Tenacity

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/30

Battle has begun. In the north the Germans advance. In the south, there’s the battle before the battle and Gen. Hoth had decided to change the attack plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:35

Episode 540-Operation Citadel

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/27

The last of men and material are put into place. And though still doubting, the German leader orders Operation Citadel to begin. 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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41:38

Episode 539-Interview w/ Laurence Rees: The Nazi Mind

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/23

British writer Laurence Rees comes on the show to cover the 12 warnings he has learned from studying WWII.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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32:31

Episode 538-Operation Mincemeat

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/19

While both Moscow and Berlin focus on the Kursk salient, Operation Mincemeat convinces the Germans to focus troops in the wrong place. Meanwhile, Zhukov convinces Stalin to let the enemy attack first, for they will be ready.Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and commercial-free listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. Sign up

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21:24

Episode 537-Gen. Manstein's Backhand Blow

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Manstein overcame Hitler’s objections and then two Soviet Fronts. By early March 1943, Kursk was exposed and open to attack.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:28

Episode 536-The Red Arm Strikes Back: Blood in the Snow

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Having tasted defeat and now victory, Stalin wants more operations in southern Russia. And what he gets will change the course of the war on the Eastern Front.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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