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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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21:02

Episode 535-The First Cracks Appear

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2025/05/09

The Axis retreat from the Don River was haphazard. Armies were lost as was much equipment. Army Group South would regroup and form another line, but it was much reduced and the Soviets were only getting stronger.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:15

Ep 534-Becky Aikman Interview-Spitfires:The American...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Writer Becky Aikman tells the story of American female pilots that chose to go to Britain, to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary. While flying Spitfires and Hurricanes, they live their lives to the fullest. It's a new land and a new chance to reinvent themselves. But not all will make it to the end.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:05

Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone

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2025/05/02

As the Stavka made the South its main area of operations in 1942, saving Stalingrad was only the beginning. Next, the Italians were wiped out, then the Romanians were finished off. Now, it was the Hungarian’s turn and what was coming at them was a tidal wave of steel, shot and shell.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:19

Episode 532-Operation Little Saturn Pt 2

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/04/29

With the 8th Italian Army destroyed, the Soviets will now focus on the German forces SE of Stalingrad and the 2nd Hungarian Army. The US liaison officer will see the results of these battles and report the slaughter to FDR. Meanwhile, Gen. Manstein is forced to order a pull back of all forces.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:15

Episode 531-Operation Little Saturn Pt 1

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Picking another weak point of the Axis defensive line to the NW of Stalingrad, the Italian 8th, the Hungarian 2nd and what remained of the Romanian 3rd Armies would be attacked. Then the airfield feeding Gen. Paulus’ 6th Army would be raided. The German forces would be tied down and unable to assist. Punch by punch Army Group South is losing its strength.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:21

Episode 530-Operation Mars

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Operation Mars was the sister Soviet counter attack to Uranus, which freed Stalingrad. But Mars would end very differently for the Soviets. When it was all over, the Stavka would turn their attention back to the south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:24

Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/04/18

Author Jonathan Horn’s Book, The Fate of Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright and the Epic battle for the Philippines, covers the experiences of both generals during the war. Yet, one is remembered by history, the other, not so much. This book seeks to rectify this.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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