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PODCAST

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

26:24

Episode 594-The Truscott Trot

The History of WWII Podcast ·

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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25:08

Episode 586-Operation Corkscrew

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/12/02

After the Allies decide that Sicily is the next target, first the smaller islands nearby have to be taken. Thus Operation Corkscrew begins. Meanwhile, there are those in Italy who are thinking, perhaps the time has come to talk to the Allies. And thanks to WWII Podcast Producer- Adam Dach.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:23

Episode 585-Kasserine Pass: Humiliating Defeat or...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/11/28

The Battle at Kasserine Pass is remembered as an American failure. Perhaps, but not a defeat. The Allies still held the ground and had learned much about modern warfare. Which was the point of fighting in North Africa first.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:37

Episode 584-The Tunisian Thermopylae

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2025/11/25

Bizerte and Tunis have surrendered, but several German and Italian armies are still hiding in Tunisia. The British make sure the enemy does not retreat within the Cap Bon Peninsula, while the Americans start to rebuild Bizerte.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:59

Episode 583-We Are The Masters Of The North African...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/11/20

With the Americans and French in the north and the British in the south, the last holdouts of Axis forces in Tunisia are pushed against the wall of Tunisia. Yet American mistakes and British caution will cause a few more casualties before the fighting is over.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:22

Episode 582-Who Shall Have The Honor?

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2025/11/17

The last battle of North Africa approaches. Problem is, everyone wants to command this battle. But the Germans aren't finished yet. Just 48 hours before Operation Strike starts, a shipment of ammunition and fuel reaches the various panzer divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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99:46

Episode 581-WWII Veteran Interviews from The Warrior...

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Hosts Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield join me as share interview clips from two veterans. A young man who saw the atrocities first hand and a pilot who flew with Chuck Yeager.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:29

Episode 580-Battle of Hill 609

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/11/07

The 2nd US Corps had its own large assignment, to drive east just under the northern coast. But Hill 609 dominates the area and German guns at its summit are targeting everything in reach, including Gen. Allen’s Big Red One. Alternate title, American Honor Is Restored.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:40

Episode 579-Battle of Longstop Hill

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2025/11/04

Before the last two port cities can be taken from the Axis, Longstop Hill has to be recovered. And here, the Germans are ready with heavy mortar teams and machine gun nests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:55

Episode 578-Operation Oration

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2025/10/28

The final battle is coming, but first Monty and Von Arnim will try for spoiling attacks. Neither get far, thus it comes down to Operation Vulcan.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:05

Episode 577-Operation Flax & the Palm Sunday Massacre

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2025/10/24

Before finishing off the Axis forces in North Eastern Tunisia, Gen. Alexander wants them starved of ammunition and petrol. Thus Operation Flax is created. The land/air bridge between Sicily and Tunisia is to be severed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:05

Episode 576-The Axis Africa Corps Is Bottled Up

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2025/10/21

The Axis forces in southern Tunisia retreat, the Allies follow. But miscommunication and American failures threaten Anglo-American relations, again.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:21

Episode 575-Operation Supercharge

The History of WWII Podcast ·

2025/10/17

The Allied attack through the Tebaga Pass gets underway. It starts well until the sand storms come. Meanwhile, Patton’s attack starts out well, until the American tanks run into a minefield. All this causes arguments amongst the Allied High Command.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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