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The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

588 episodes

4 days ago

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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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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Episodes (20/588)

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 584-The Tunisian Thermopylae

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

2 hours ago

25 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

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

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

4 days ago

24 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 582-Who Shall Have The Honor?

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

1 week ago

17 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 581-WWII Veteran Interviews from The Warrior Next Door Podcast

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

2 weeks ago

1 hour 39 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 580-Battle of Hill 609

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

2 weeks ago

22 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 579-Battle of Longstop Hill

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

3 weeks ago

24 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 578-Operation Oration

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

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 577-Operation Flax & the Palm Sunday Massacre

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

1 month ago

25 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 576-The Axis Africa Corps Is Bottled Up

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

1 month ago

24 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 575-Operation Supercharge

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

1 month ago

27 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 574-The First British Blitzkrieg

With the Mareth Line battle still uncertain and Freyberg’s left flank attack still pending, Gen. Patton is called on again to attack. But the 10th Panzer Division comes at Patton’s 1st US Infantry Division. The Americans are about to be tested again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

22 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 573-Cursed By The Rains Of Tunisia

The Battle of the Mareth Line begins. It starts out well, but then rain and a bad decision by the British give the Axis enough time to react. Meanwhile, Patton’s tanks push closer towards the coast, hoping to relieve Monty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

25 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 572-David Nasaw Interview: The Wounded Generation

Prof. David Nasaw comes on to discuss his book, The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After WWII. The GI Bill was the least Washington could do for the returning GIs, not that they were all treated equally. Mr. Nasaw brings stories and lessons that should not be forgotten. Book release-10/14/25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

53 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 571-Patton Is Now In Command

The Allied forces in Tunisia, now designated the 18th Army gets a new leader, Harold Alexander. He wants training and new leadership. So on his way from Casablanca is Gen. Patton. Meanwhile, Rommel is out as the North African Axis Commander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

27 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 570-Rommel's Last Offensive

Rommel needs a spoiling attack against Monty. His attack plan is not great, but Monty’s defense plan is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

23 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 569-The Germans Take Kasserine Pass

Rome orders a new attack plan. Rommel tries to carry it out, but the Allied forces stop him. Still, the Axis take control of the Kasserine Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 month ago

23 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 568-American Mistakes, American Blood

After some infighting, the Germans launch their attack. The Americans are completely unprepared and the 2nd US Corps is whittled down to size. Now, the Kasserine Pass is open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 months ago

29 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 567-The Axis Top 5 Mistakes

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

2 months ago

1 hour 47 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 566-Thou Shalt Not Pass

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

2 months ago

25 minutes

The History of WWII Podcast

Episode 565-The French Save The Allies

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

2 months ago

24 minutes