The History of WWII Podcast

By Ray Harris Jr

A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail.

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The podcast currently has 625 episodes available.

The History of WWII Podcast episodes:

April 24, 2026 Episode 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.
June 6, 2026. 7-9pm.

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26min
April 21, 2026 Episode 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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22min
April 15, 2026 Episode 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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29min
April 10, 2026 Episode 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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1h 2min
April 07, 2026 Episode 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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25min
April 03, 2026 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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31min
March 31, 2026 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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37min
March 27, 2026 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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26min
March 23, 2026 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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27min
March 20, 2026 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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26min

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