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The History of WWII Podcast

The History of WWII Podcast

Ray Harris Jr 633 Episodes Jul 3, 2026

A biweekly history podcast covering World War II in intimate detail. Host Ray Harris Jr, who has a degree in history from James Madison University, explores the events and people of the war. The podcast is produced and narrated by Harris, who has been obsessed with WWII since childhood.

Episodes

Episode 636-No Mercy, No Quarter Given Jul 3, 2026 1135 The Battle of Alligator Creek is over, but not the fighting. The US Marines learn a new rule of combat. Kill the enemy as many times as necessary.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served in WWII. When: Thursday, July 9th | 7:00 – 9
Episode 635-Battle of Alligator Creek Jun 30, 2026 1696 Japanese reinforcements arrive on Guadalcanal and Col. Ichiki wastes no time in attacking the Marine’s East perimeter. Yet local scouts have warned the Marines.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served in WWII. When: Thursday, July
Episode 634-First Battle of Matanikau Jun 25, 2026 1225 The Marines finish the airstrip, now just waiting for fighters to defend them against daily air raids. Meanwhile, an American patrol gets ambushed which leads to Vandegrift's first major offensive. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served
Episode 633-A Lack of Battlemindedness Jun 22, 2026 1212 After the Battle of Savo Island the US Marines are alone of Guadalcanal. But Maj. Gen. Vandegrift gets on with his job of securing the island. He is handed his first casualty.  Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served in WWII. When:
Episode 632-Battle of Savo Island Jun 12, 2026 2103 Adm. Fletcher, nervous about losing more carriers departs Guadalcanal. Not 24 hours later the Japanese attack. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your personal stories of family or friends who served in WWII. When: Thursday, July 9th | 7:00 – 9:00 PM EST Moderator: Shaun Hall
Episode 631-Their First Banzai Charge Jun 8, 2026 1456 The fighting on Gavutu, Tanambogo and Tulagi is intense. The US Marines have air power and naval might to support them, the Japanese have the Banzai attack, which they unleash for the first time. Both sides will bleed to hold these islands. Join Ray Harris Jr. (The History of WW2 Podcast), Tony Lupo, and Ryan Fairfield (The Warrior Next Door Podcast) for a live crossover event to share your perso
Episode 630-Steve Vesce Interview: Harry Hopkins: One Ordinary Man Jun 5, 2026 3633 Entrepreneur and author Steve Vesce comes on to talk about his book, One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins. Mr. Vesce follows Hopkins as he get intertwined in ever larger events, first the Great Depression and then helping to form The Big Three: FDR, Churchill and Stalin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 629-Mop Up The Americans Jun 2, 2026 1522 With Marines on Guadalcanal, Adm. Yamamoto orders an overwhelming response. He wants the Americans chased away. Japanese air craft arrive first, but the Wildcat fighters of Enterprise and Saratoga are waiting for them.  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 ju
Episode 628-Interview w/ Anthony Maras: Director of Pressure May 27, 2026 1741 Director, editor and co-writer of the D-Day film Pressure, Anthony Maras shares behind the scenes tidbits and little known gems of the final hours before D-Day was launched. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 627-Interview with Dave R. Holland May 22, 2026 3281 Dave Holland, author of Guadalcanal: The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front, comes on to get us started on Operation Watchtower. Why was Guadalcanal chosen by the U.S. as a starting point to take on the Japanese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 626-Operation Watchtower Begins May 19, 2026 1392 US Marines land in the Guadalcanal area. The plan is to march up the Solomon Islands. But first they have to survive the coming Japanese counter attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 625-Next Stop: Guadalcanal May 14, 2026 1479 With Midway over the U.S. has to decide how to proceed. But the Japanese make the decision for them, by landing on Guadalcanal. But who will get the command, Nimitz or MacArthur? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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