The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr

The History of WWII Podcast - by Ray Harris Jr


Latest Episodes

Episode 460: A 2 Episode Special! Interview w/ Mike Croissant about his book, Bombing Hitler's Hometown and then, Defying the Odds: The Soviets versus Romania
March 26, 2024

A 2 Episode Special! First, an interview w/ Mike Croissant, author of Bombing Hitler’s Hometown. Then, before the Siege of Odessa began, a small Soviet offensive took place against Romania, which explains why the Axis right flank was so slow. But in the e

Episode 459-The Siege of Odessa Begins
March 18, 2024

Focusing on the southern most part of Operation Barbarossa, we watch as the Black Sea city of Odessa stands defiant against Army Group South and the Romanians. This will cause a delay in Berlins plans, which will require Gen. Guderian and his panzers to

Episode 458-The Trapped Soviet Soldiers at Uman
March 12, 2024

As it seems Kiev is about to fall, the panzers suddenly turn south and head for Uman. There, a massive soviet response is building, but will it be enough to save Kiev, Uman and stop the Axis Forces from crossing the River Bug? Learn more about your ad cho

Episode 457-Operation Munich
March 03, 2024

Backing up a bit, we cover the Romanians early involvement in Barbarossa. But before Kiev can be taken, the Romanians want their lands back, taken by Stalin in 1939.Images and more https://bit.ly/4bXz3X0 RSS https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-wor

Episode 456: The Stalin Line-Merely the Shadow of A Dream
February 26, 2024

The fighting only grows in intensity, with Kiev being threatened. But the Germans right flank is holding operations up. Still, in time, but with much loss, Gen. Kirponos pulls back his men and sets up a new defensive line, from Kiev to Uman.RSS https

Episode 455-Race to the Stalin Line
February 19, 2024

Soviet Gen. Kirponos does reasonably well in defending his SW Front, when he is told what is going on. But that is irregular at best. Soon, Lvov falls and all know that the next major battle will take place along the Stalin Line. Learn more about your ad

Episode 454-Army Group South is on the March
February 08, 2024

Army Group South advances but Stalin believes the main German thrust will happen here, so plans accordingly.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 453-Operation Barbarossa: What's Plan B?
January 29, 2024

Gen. Zhukov has outsmarted and outlasted Gen. Von Bock to the north, south and now, in front of Moscow. The Germans will take a rest. But then the Soviets say, my turn.Images and more at https://bit.ly/49fJbYORSS https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-o

Episode 452-Operation Typhoon: All or Nothing
January 23, 2024

With the panzers attacking on the flanks, Von Bocks main thrust is coming right at Moscow. But between the weather, a lack of fuel and Gen. Zhukovs determination, Army Group Center cant seem to close the deal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

Episode 451-Interview w/ James Holland. His book, The Savage Storm, The Battle For Italy 1943
January 18, 2024

First, historian James Holland comes on to discuss Italys final phase as an Axis Partner. However, bad timing on the Allies part will cause the Italian Campaign to become a long slog. Then back to the regular series: Stalin reinforces the lines in front