- 19 minutes 42 secondsEpisode 622-Yorktown: Abandon Ship
Though hit with 3 bombs the Yorktown seems to have survived. But then comes 10 Kate Torpedo Bombers. 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. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/
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1 May 2026, 2:41 pm - 1 hour 7 minutesEpisode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?
Jake Clapham of Flashback History joins Ray to discuss Japan's 1931 invasion of China, setting off a chain of events that will lead to Pearl Harbor.
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28 April 2026, 7:00 pm - 25 minutes 14 secondsEpisode 620: The Hiryu Strikes Back
The Japanese, down 3 carriers, still seeks combat with the Americans. YouTube Live event: https://studio.youtube.com/video/Z1kmrD7qhnM/livestreaming.
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24 April 2026, 2:24 pm - 21 minutes 53 secondsEpisode 619-Flight to Nowhere
While the various aircraft from Enterprise and Yorktown attack Nagumo’s Kido Butai, the majority of the Yorktown’s fly elsewhere, engaging no one. AND, join us on June 6th, from 7 to 9pm to share your family’s WWII Stories. YouTube Live event: https://studio.youtube.com/video/Z1kmrD7qhnM/livestreaming
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21 April 2026, 10:32 am - 28 minutes 41 secondsEpisode 618-Midway: Nagumo's Dilemma
Adm. Nagumo, after his first raid on Midway, has 15 minutes to decide if he should launch another one. But the continuous attacks from Midway and the US carriers take his options away.
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15 April 2026, 10:23 am - 1 hour 1 minuteEpisode 617-Top 5 Technologies of WWII
The Hosts of The Warrior Next Door Podcast, Ryan Fairfield and Tony Lupo, join me as we discuss the Top 5 technological improvements or discoveries of WWII.
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10 April 2026, 10:12 am - 24 minutes 59 secondsEpisode 616-Midway: First Blood
Adm. Fletcher will have the Yorktown with him as he battles Adm. Nagumo’s 1st Air Fleet. Both sides will make mistakes, but one will make less. Both will lose much.
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7 April 2026, 2:15 pm - 30 minutes 7 secondsEpisode 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 secondsEpisode 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 secondsEpisode 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 secondsEpisode 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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