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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

22:43

Episode 606-Patton's Second End Run

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Patton orders a second end run and Bernard’s men end up trapped atop a height. Soon they are running out of ammunition and their phone lines are cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:18

Episode 605-Bruce Henderson Book Interview-Midnight...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Bruce Henderson comes on to discuss the Bomber Crews that dropped secret agents and supplied to the French Resistance.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:35

Episode 604-Patton's End Run

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/20

The Germans at San Fratello are holding out, so Gen. Patton wants an amphibious landing behind them to trap the enemy. But. Lt. Col. Bernard’s men land in the wrong place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:22

Episode 603-One Bloody Advance After Another

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/17

American divisions are moving east, but soon the 45th and 1st need to be replaced. They are fatigued and some are committing act unbecoming a US Soldier. Meanwhile, Gen. Patton orders and amphibious end run to speed up the capture of Sicily.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:51

Episode 602-Victory at Mt. Etna

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/13

While the Big Red One pushing east just above the Canadians, the 45th Infantry Division moves east along the north coast road. Italian units are pushed aside, but then comes a line manned by Germans. Four US Army machine gunners were sacrifice themselves.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:06

Episode 601-Operation Hardgate

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2026/02/09

The Germans have a plan to stop the Allies from reaching Messina. Problem is, their plans end up in the hands of the Allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:42

Episode 600-First Quebec Conference

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2026/02/05

With Sicily about to fall, the Germans prepare to evacuate their troops, not so much the Italians. Meanwhile, the Allies discuss what comes next at the First Quebec Conference where someone leaves behind notes to Operation Overlord.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:11

Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Monty’s plan to swing left has failed. Now he wants Patton’s help who still does not trust the British. During this a slight British officer pulls off a miracle. Meanwhile the fighting on Sicily is felt in Rome as Mussolini is voted out of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:56

Episode 598-Monty Can't Keep His Promise

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2026/01/27

Monty’s 8th Army can’t push on north to Catania, so he has other forces swing to the left. But this 3 prong attack fails as well. Ordering his men to go on the defensive, Monty calls in more troops from North Africa. Meanwhile, Patton is planning his drive east, to Messina.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:53

Episode 597-Blood on Primosole Bridge

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2026/01/23

The Durham Light Infantry will lose hundreds of men so the Primosole Bridge can be held. This after the heavy losses of the 1st Parachute Brigade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:33

Episode 596-The First Bridge Too Far

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/01/20

One bridge down, one to go for Monty’s 8th Army. But friendly fire will disrupt Operation Fustian before it starts, leaving the British paratroopers trapped by Axis forces.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:04

Episode 595-3 Commando Bridge: The Fallen

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2026/01/16

With Palermo taken by the Americans, we turn to Monty’s rush up north. But first bridges had to be secured. One bridge would cost many Allied lives.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:24

Episode 594-The Truscott Trot

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2026/01/13

Gen. Patton is free to go after Palermo, but only after telling his superior half truths. Meanwhile, Gen. Omar Bradley has to head north alone, taking on the Germans trying to retreat to Mt. Etna.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:04

Episode 593-Patton Plans His Revenge

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2026/01/09

The invasion of Sicily goes well for the Allies. But soon Monty gets greedy, which slows down the offensive and upsets the Americans. Patton doesn’t scream unfair. Instead, he makes plans.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:57

Episode 592-Friendly Fire Massacre

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/30

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 fire accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:42

Episode 591-Jack El-Hai Interview: The Nazi and the...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/24

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:27

Episode 590-The American Landings on Sicily

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/19

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.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:16

Episode 589:The Return of Paddy Mayne

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/15

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:47

Episode 588-Operation Ladbroke

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2025/12/10

Before the main assault of Operation Husky, airborne troops need to take key positions. But the first night time glider operations will not go well. Hundreds die before the fighting can start.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:39

Episode 587: Operation Husky Could Have Been Huskier

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/05

The planning for Operation Husky was anything but smooth and comprehensive. Everyone had a dog in this fight, but in the end, Monty won. Meanwhile, Mussolini is tempted to pull out of the war.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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