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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.

The History of WWII Podcast Ray Harris Jr

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    • 4.6 • 515 Ratings

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.

    Operation Typhoon Comes to an End

    Operation Typhoon Comes to an End

    Army Group Center is finally making a play for Moscow, but their advance will grind to a halt. The question then is, what comes next. But before Field Marshal Von Bock can get his men going again, the Soviets make their move.
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    • 21 min
    Who Has Who Surrounded?

    Who Has Who Surrounded?

    The Soviet front around Kiev is crumbling fast. Over 40 divisions are cut off and surrounded. No help is coming and Stalin has forbade a retreat. Most of these men will perish, but the real question is, how many of the enemy can they take with them?
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    • 33 min
    Strange Inventions of WW2

    Strange Inventions of WW2

    Many new innovations were created during the war. Some were good, some were bad. This is the story of the less than perfect ones.


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    • 21 min
    Top 5 WW2 Movies

    Top 5 WW2 Movies

    Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo, hosts of The Warrior Next Door Podcast come back on, this time invited, to discuss the Top 5 WW2 movies. You may not agree, hell, we probably won't agree with each other, but it will be a good time. The video version will be on YouTube.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euU0q2RIjf4

    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 now. 

    Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all.

    Follow The History of WWII Podcast:

    RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii
    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45
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    • 2 hrs
    Listen Now: American History Tellers First Ladies

    Listen Now: American History Tellers First Ladies

    The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more.

    Listen now: Wondery.fm/AHT-WW2
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    • 8 min
    Kiev is Trapped

    Kiev is Trapped

    As Gen. Guderian comes south and Gen. von Kleist rushes north, if no one stops them, then Kiev and all its defenders will be trapped. Thus soviet troops along the Desna and Dneiper Rivers give it their all. Will it be enough?

    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 now. 

    Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all.

    Follow The History of WWII Podcast:

    RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii
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    Twitter – https://twitter.com/WW2Podcaster
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    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
515 Ratings

515 Ratings

GreyGray ,

Organised and detailed- fantastic

Chronological order brings a great perspective. I went back to the # 1 and have followed them while bike riding. Well done Ray

Aann35 ,

Great story telling! A great listen! A great perspective of WW2

The details in your podcast, and telling the story in the chronological order, makes this a great bit of story telling! A great listen where finally the order of what happened I can put into perspective of where, when and why!. And how you reflect on the personalities of the leaders and individuals really brings out the human side of war, the personal impacts. Well done. Cheers Brenton

andrew m 84 ,

Thank you for the podcast

I've enjoyed it a lot!

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