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Episode 653-Interview w/ Jared Diamond: Profits, Prophets, Coaches & Kings

by | September 10, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond comes on to discuss his book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings. Can one person change the world? What qualities determine effective leadership? How do individual talent and historical circumstances combine to shape great...
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Episode 652-Chesty Puller Chooses Death

by | September 7, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

With the Japanese forces in disarray to the west of Matanikau River, Marine Gen. Vandegrift will hit the enemy to his east. Meanwhile, the commander of the Japanese 17th Army himself lands on Guadalcanal. And as the Marines retreat back across the river Chesty decides...
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Episode 651-Interview w/ Nick Reynolds & Katie Sanders: Ortiz’s War

by | September 3, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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. This episode is sponsored by Coveron. One scam can cost you everything....
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Episode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End

Episode 624-The Battle of Midway Comes To An End

The main victory of Midway has been accomplished, but Spruance goes for more. Meanwhile, Japanese sub I 168 stalks the wounded Yorktown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 623-And The Hiryu Makes Four

Episode 623-And The Hiryu Makes Four

Through a stroke of luck, the Americans find the last enemy carrier. Despite a series of mistakes, the Enterprise and Hornet launch their final attack. Want to go beyond the battlefield with The History of WWII Podcast? Dive deeper into the war with exclusive bonus...

Episode 622-Yorktown: Abandon Ship

Episode 622-Yorktown: Abandon Ship

Though hit with 3 bombs the Yorktown seems to have survived. But then comes 10 Kate Torpedo Bombers. 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...

Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?

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

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

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...