The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

A biweekly podcast covering the History of WWII

  • 30 minutes 7 seconds
    Episode 615-Battle of Midway: Prelude

    Adm. Yamamoto makes his plans for Midway, but Adm. Nimitz sees the Cherub that sees them and plans accordingly.  The Ghosts of the Battle of the Coral Sea will be felt.

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    3 April 2026, 12:48 pm
  • 36 minutes 41 seconds
    Episode 614-The Lexington is Lost

    The Americans lose a carrier, Lady Lex, but the Japanese plan to take Port Moresby is also ruined. Meanwhile, the Japanese Striking Force is to follow and finish off the Yorktown.

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    31 March 2026, 6:07 pm
  • 25 minutes 8 seconds
    Episode 613-The First Carrier Battle

    Both the American and Japanese carrier groups launch air strikes at the other. The outcome will affect the SW Pacific and Australia’s security.

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    27 March 2026, 3:25 pm
  • 26 minutes 2 seconds
    Episode 612-Death of a Carrier

    Though faulty reports, the Americans will claim an impressive victory. Then comes a chance for something greater. Meanwhile the Japanese invasion force is waiting for their carriers to wipe out Fletcher’s Task Force 17.

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    23 March 2026, 4:41 pm
  • 25 minutes 43 seconds
    Episode 611-Battle of the Coral Sea: First Blood

    With imperfect information, both sides strike at the other. Still, Adm. Fletcher’s potential to wreck havoc is greater than the Japanese.

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    20 March 2026, 5:08 pm
  • 40 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 610-Fletcher's Tulagi Air Raid

    The Japanese opening move at the Battle of the Coral Sea is dealt a blow by Adm. Fletcher and the pilots of the Yorktown. 

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    17 March 2026, 3:29 pm
  • 22 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 609-Prelude to The Battle of the Coral Sea

    Returning to the Pacific Theater, after Pearl Harbor the Japanese run wild. But Adm. Nimitz seeks ways to sting the enemy until the U.S. is ready to bring the fight to the enemy.

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    12 March 2026, 9:53 am
  • 25 minutes 57 seconds
    Episode 608-Patton's Slapping Spree

    Gen. Patton is now a hero of the War Effort and the American people. But then his temper will limit his usefulness to the American cause.

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    6 March 2026, 3:37 pm
  • 24 minutes 4 seconds
    Episode 607-The Axis Escapes Sicily

    Gen. Patton will order a third amphibious end run, but by now Gen. Truscott’s 3rd division is traveling faster than ever. Meanwhile, being bold the Germans and Italians manage to evacuate most of their men from Sicily.

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    3 March 2026, 10:48 am
  • 22 minutes 43 seconds
    Episode 606-Patton's Second End Run

    Patton orders a second end run and Bernard’s men end up trapped atop a height. Soon they are running out of ammunition and their phone lines are cut. 

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    26 February 2026, 9:10 am
  • 48 minutes 18 seconds
    Episode 605-Bruce Henderson Book Interview-Midnight Flyboys

    Bruce Henderson comes on to discuss the Bomber Crews that dropped secret agents and supplied to the French Resistance.

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    23 February 2026, 1:27 pm
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