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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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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.

    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?

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    • 23 min
    Guderian Approaches

    Guderian Approaches

    As Axis forces build up to capture Kiev, the bridges over the Dnieper River are contested. Fierce fighting follows, but in the end, the Germans take enough bridges to continue East, after Kiev has fallen. Meanwhile, Gen. Guderian is on his way with his panzers to help trap Kiev.
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    • 26 min
    Keep Them Guessing

    Keep Them Guessing

    So far, Army Group South had done a tremendous job, but now they come upon Kiev. And protecting Kiev’s western approaches in almost 20 miles of anti tank works and barbed wire. Thus another way will be needed, but first, Hitler wants the guts ripped out of the area’s defenders and von Kleist had come up with a clever plan to make this happen.

    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
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/WW2Podcaster
    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/
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    • 27 min
    My Tank is Thicker Than Your Tank

    My Tank is Thicker Than Your Tank

    Operation Barbarossa is launched, but the soviets don’t have their best men in place as they have been killed by Stalin’s purges. In time they will learn but for now, one city after another falls to the Axis. Still, there are moments of heroism but also incompetence, certainly among the NKVD, who know politics, but not warfare.

    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
    Twitter – https://twitter.com/WW2Podcaster
    Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/
    TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy
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    • 30 min
    Interview: Michel Paradis, The Light of Battle, Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower

    Interview: Michel Paradis, The Light of Battle, Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower

    Michel Paradis returns to the show to discuss his latest book, The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower. A new biography of Ike, the book focuses on the 6 months leading up to D-Day and all the fighting behind the scenes to pull off this once in a life time amphibious landing.
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    • 1 hr 10 min

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