Episodes

  • Episode 542-The Baron of Tank Killers

    Episode 542-The Baron of Tank Killers
    Jun 3 2025
    The panzers of Gen. Hoth’s 4th Panzer Army of the southern pincer start off well, thanks to most Soviet defenders being to the north. Still, its a long way to Oboyan and enemy reinforcements are coming in fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Episode 541-German Surprises Vs Soviet Tenacity

    Episode 541-German Surprises Vs Soviet Tenacity
    May 30 2025
    Battle has begun. In the north the Germans advance. In the south, there’s the battle before the battle and Gen. Hoth had decided to change the attack plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Episode 540-Operation Citadel

    Episode 540-Operation Citadel
    May 27 2025
    The last of men and material are put into place. And though still doubting, the German leader orders Operation Citadel to begin. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 TikTok-@wwiiguy Instagram - rayharrisjr youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Episode 539-Interview w/ Laurence Rees: The Nazi Mind

    Episode 539-Interview w/ Laurence Rees: The Nazi Mind
    May 23 2025
    British writer Laurence Rees comes on the show to cover the 12 warnings he has learned from studying WWII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Episode 538-Operation Mincemeat

    Episode 538-Operation Mincemeat
    May 19 2025
    While both Moscow and Berlin focus on the Kursk salient, Operation Mincemeat convinces the Germans to focus troops in the wrong place. Meanwhile, Zhukov convinces Stalin to let the enemy attack first, for they will be ready. 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 just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. Sign up now. Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Twitter – https://twitter.com/WW2Podcaster Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Episode 537-Gen. Manstein's Backhand Blow

    Episode 537-Gen. Manstein's Backhand Blow
    May 17 2025
    Manstein overcame Hitler’s objections and then two Soviet Fronts. By early March 1943, Kursk was exposed and open to attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • Episode 536-The Red Arm Strikes Back: Blood in the Snow

    Episode 536-The Red Arm Strikes Back: Blood in the Snow
    May 13 2025
    Having tasted defeat and now victory, Stalin wants more operations in southern Russia. And what he gets will change the course of the war on the Eastern Front. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Episode 535-The First Cracks Appear

    Episode 535-The First Cracks Appear
    May 9 2025
    The Axis retreat from the Don River was haphazard. Armies were lost as was much equipment. Army Group South would regroup and form another line, but it was much reduced and the Soviets were only getting stronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
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