The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr

A biweekly podcast covering the History of WWII

  • 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
  • 30 minutes 35 seconds
    Episode 604-Patton's End Run

    The Germans at San Fratello are holding out, so Gen. Patton wants an amphibious landing behind them to trap the enemy. But. Lt. Col. Bernard’s men land in the wrong place.

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    20 February 2026, 1:40 pm
  • 30 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 603-One Bloody Advance After Another

    American divisions are moving east, but soon the 45th and 1st need to be replaced. They are fatigued and some are committing act unbecoming a US Soldier. Meanwhile, Gen. Patton orders and amphibious end run to speed up the capture of Sicily.

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    17 February 2026, 4:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 602-Victory at Mt. Etna

    While the Big Red One pushing east just above the Canadians, the 45th Infantry Division moves east along the north coast road. Italian units are pushed aside, but then comes a line manned by Germans. Four US Army machine gunners were sacrifice themselves.

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    13 February 2026, 11:58 am
  • 29 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 601-Operation Hardgate

    The Germans have a plan to stop the Allies from reaching Messina. Problem is, their plans end up in the hands of the Allies. 

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    9 February 2026, 8:19 pm
  • 24 minutes 42 seconds
    Episode 600-First Quebec Conference

    With Sicily about to fall, the Germans prepare to evacuate their troops, not so much the Italians. Meanwhile, the Allies discuss what comes next at the First Quebec Conference where someone leaves behind notes to Operation Overlord.

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    5 February 2026, 12:05 pm
  • 29 minutes 11 seconds
    Episode 599-Mussolini Leaves the Stage, For now

    Monty’s plan to swing left has failed. Now he wants Patton’s help who still does not trust the British. During this a slight British officer pulls off a miracle. Meanwhile the fighting on Sicily is felt in Rome as Mussolini is voted out of power.

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    2 February 2026, 4:47 pm
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