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Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?

Jake Clapham of Flashback History joins Ray to discuss Japan's 1931 invasion of China, setting off a chain of events that will lead to Pearl Harbor. Listen on your usual podcast player or watch the video on YouTube  https://worldwariipodcast.net/ ...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 319-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...
Episode 612-Death of a Carrier

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...

Episode 611-Battle of the Coral Sea: First Blood

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

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

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

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

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...