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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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Episode 667-We Need More Firepower
While the Marines and GIs take on another attack, the Cactus Air Force has its hands full overhead. The morning of October 26th, will either bring victory or defeat on Guadalcanal. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you
Episode 666-The Cactus Air Force Defies The Odds
The Japanese Navy and the 11th Air Fleet come at Henderson Field with everything they have. But the American pilots rise to give challenge each time. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself n
Episode 665-Marines and GIs Assemble!
Chesty Puller and his Marines get some much needed help from GIs just in time. Not that the Japanese are giving up when the sun rises. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 1
Episode 664-Charles Lachman Interview: They Shall Not See The Dawn
Author Charles Lachman comes on to discuss his book that follows the Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps personnel that seek to track down the Nazi elites of Hitler’s inner circle. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you e
Episode 663-Hang On!
As the Japanese prepare for the final battle of Guadalcanal, their various units get mixed signals, thus they will attack piecemeal. Not exactly a recipe for success. Still, Chesty Puller’s leadership will be tested as never before. This ep
Episode 662-Leah Garrett Interivew-The Flight Nurses' War
Behind the men fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa are young women from the US Navy Nurse Corps. Their job, to triage the wounded and decide who gets out first by plane. Leah Garrett shares exciting and little known tales of their experiences
Episode 661-Playthings of the Gods
As the Japanese prepare for their final battle of Guadalcanal, bad omens become apparent. But their attack gets delayed, twice, as the Americans only get stronger. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Prot
Episode 660-Interview w/ Craig Chapman: Javelins in the Half Light
Craig Chapman comes on to discuss his book, which covers the largest surrender of Allied troops in Europe and the learning curve of war. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first
Episode 659-Nimitz Brings In Bull Halsey
The Battle of Guadalcanal is not going well for the Americans and the politicians in Washington are worried that they will lose the entire island. While they await events, Adm. Nimitz makes a move. Adm. Ghormley is out and Adm. William Hals
Episode 658-On Their Knees, but Still Defiant
As intense as the fighting as been, the Japanese increase the tempo, bringing the Americans to their knees. Still, they fight on. While Gen. Vandegrift asks for more of everything, Adm. Yamamoto sends all his has against Guadalcanal. This e
Episode 657-Hell Comes to Henderson Field
The Japanese pull out all the stops in attacking Henderson Field. Meanwhile, Japanese reinforcements continue to land on Guadalcanal. Gen. Vandegrift pleads for help. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. P
Episode 656-Interview with Catherine Katz: Shadow Before the Flame-The Hindenburg Disaster and the Prelude to War
Historian and writer Catherine Katz joins us to cover the horrendous accident of the airship Hindenburg's tragic end. More over, the Nazi's lies and coverups after the event point to much larger sinister kind of government that bullies its
Episode 655-Jason Bell Interview: Operation Sparrow
Operation Sparrow will decide if D-Day is successful. But first 3 OSS Agents have let themselves be caught by the Germans to plant the deception. Prof. Jason Bell comes on to cover one of the greatest gambles of WWII. This episode is sponso
Episode 654-America's Revenge: The Battle of Cape Esperance
The Americans need to do something they haven’t done before, win a night naval engagement. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 users get 20% off with code thehistory20
Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings
Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond comes on to discuss his book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings. Can one person change the world? What qualities determine effective leadership? How do individual talent and historical circumstances co
Episode 652-Chesty Puller Chooses Death
With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will hit the enemy to his east. Meanwhile, the commander of the Japanese 17th Army himself lands on Guadalcanal. And as the Marines retreat back acr
Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz's War
Peter Ortiz had an incredible life including the French Foreign Legion, the US Marines and the OSS. Using his experience he will help organize the French Resistance who is getting ready for D-Day. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One s
Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first
Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind
The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other sid
Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men
Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save h
Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller
While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself
Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing
With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante, sending massive reinforcements. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything. Protect yourself now. The first 100 user
Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck
The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority. Want to go beyond the battlefield w
Episode 644-Hold The Line!
The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the w
Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge
Gen. Kawaguchi comes at the Marine perimeter, over confident by half. His men advance, which is when it all starts to go wrong. But he’ll return soon. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the
Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express
Late August/Early September 1942 is all about the Japanese sending more troops to Guadalcanal and the Americans trying to stop them. All for the next big battle. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deepe
Episode 641-Greg Jackson book Interview. Been There, Done That.
Prof. Greg Jackson discusses his new book, Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome. Podcast Host and Creator of The History That Doesn't Suck Podcast offers examples from America's past that shows, we have survived
We The Founders (The Constitution) | Government That Doesn’t Suck
Government That Doesn't Suck is a Rewind Studios original podcast from the creators of History That Doesn't Suck, hosted by Professors Lindsey Cormack and Greg Jackson. Each episode digs into the surprising story of an American institution
Episode 640-Blood In The Water
Trying to shield Henderson Field with carrier based aircraft, Japanese submarines go hunting for them. Their successes further weaken Adm. Nimitz’s offensive air arm. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive
Episode 639-Live WW2 Story Share
Tony Lupo and Ryan Fairfield join me as we host several relatives who share WWII stories. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus episodes, expert interviews, and com
