The History of WWII Podcast
A biweekly podcast covering the History of WWII
Ray Harris Jr
Show overview
The History of WWII Podcast has been publishing since 2012, and across the 14 years since has built a catalogue of 629 episodes. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 45 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 91 episodes published. Published by Ray Harris Jr.
From the publisher
A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail. The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.
Latest Episodes
View all 629 episodesEpisode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End
Episode 623-And The Hiryu Makes Four
Episode 622-Yorktown: Abandon Ship
Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?
Episode 620: The Hiryu Strikes Back
Episode 319-Flight to Nowhere
Episode 618-Midway: Nagumo's Dilemma
Episode 617-Top 5 Technologies of WWII
Episode 616-Midway: First Blood
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices