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 History of WWII Podcast episodes:

September 03, 2026 Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz's War
Peter Ortiz had an incredible life including the French Foreign Legion, the US Marines and the OSS. Using his experience he will help organize the French Resistance who is getting ready for D-Day.
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55min
August 31, 2026 Episode 650-Interview w/ Peter Zablocki: 8 Days in August
Historian Peter Zablocki comes on to talk about his book. 8 Days in August: The Countdown to the Collapse of Japan and the End of WWII.
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1h 14min
August 27, 2026 Episode 649-Flying and Fighting Blind
The Japanese bring their A Game. Their communications are changed, leaving the Americans blind and deaf, their air attack tactics are improved and more men are landed to take command of the east bank of the Matanikau River. On the other side, Adm. Nimitz is determined to give Gen. Vandegrift more help.
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26min
August 24, 2026 Episode 648-Chesty Puller Saves His Men
Needing more time to build up his perimeter, Gen. Vandegrift sends Lt. Col. Chesty Puller and his men out to recon the Matanikau River. The Marines get more than they bargained for. Soon, its Chesty leading a line of Higgins boats to save his trapped men.
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25min
August 18, 2026 Episode 647-Here Comes Chesty Puller
While both sides regroup, Gen. Vandegrift sends out the 7th Marines to scout the enemy at the Matanikau River. They’re being led by Col. Chesty Puller.
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23min
August 14, 2026 Episode 646-Guadalcanal: All Or Nothing
With the latest Japanese defeat or near run American victory, both sides decide to up the ante, sending massive reinforcements.
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19min
August 10, 2026 Episode 645-Japanese Mistakes/American Luck
The Japanese forces almost take Edson’s Ridge but fail. Then Kawaguchi realizes, 1/3 of his attack force didn’t participate. Now the Japanese Combined Fleet will make Guadalcanal their paramount priority.
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27min
August 06, 2026 Episode 644-Hold The Line!
The Japanese come again during the late evening of September 13th. And this time Kawaguchi will make sure his attack is along the entire Marine line.
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24min
August 03, 2026 Episode 643-Battle of Bloody Ridge
Gen. Kawaguchi comes at the Marine perimeter, over confident by half. His men advance, which is when it all starts to go wrong. But he’ll return soon.
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27min
July 30, 2026 Episode 642-The Cactus Air Force v. The Tokyo Express
Late August/Early September 1942 is all about the Japanese sending more troops to Guadalcanal and the Americans trying to stop them. All for the next big battle.
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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28min

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