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    The History of WWII Podcast

    A biweekly history podcast covering the last great war. Join Ray Harris Jr as he explores World War Two in intimate detail.
    The History of WWII Podcast is produced and narrated by Ray Harris Jr. Ray has a degree in history from James Madison University. I’ve been obsessed with the events and people from WWII since I first learned of them. I’ve been waiting years for someone to do a podcast on WWII and couldn’t wait any longer.

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    Episode 285-The Fall of Timor Apr 12, 2020
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    Despite Allied hopes that Timor would be left alone, the Japanese Empire has need of its airfields to bomb Australia. But what the invaders were not counting on was the tough Australian Commandos who stay behind and inflict impressive casualties until the end of 1942. Col. Doi, the Japanese officer in charge therefore, calls in the Tiger of Singapore.

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    Episode 284- The Fall of Java, Pt 3 Apr 07, 2020
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    The Final of the Java series. East Java falls and what is left of the Java Allied Defense is trapped in the south at Tjilatjap.

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    Episode 283-The Fall of Java Pt 2-The Battle of the Java Sea Mar 28, 2020
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    The Japanese come at Java but first must deal with the Combined Fleet of Dutch, Australian, British and American vessels. What follows is The Battle of the Java Sea and The Battle of Sundra Straight. Then the fall of western Java.

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    Episode 282-Interview with Peter Lion about his book: Merg Mar 19, 2020
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    Peter Lion joins up to talk about the incredible George Mergenthaler, the sole heir to a vast fortune, but after Pearl Harbor, he joined the US Army as a buck private, only wanting to do his part.

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    Episode 281-The Fall of Java Pt 1 Mar 03, 2020
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    With Sumatra lost the Allies know that Java is next. ABDA Commander Gen. Archibald Wavell prepares his meager forces as best he can. One asset is the heavy cruiser the USS Houston, but can this make up for the overwhelming Japanese forces coming their way.

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    Episode 280-The Fall of Sumatra Feb 23, 2020
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    With Singapore all but taken, the Japanese start operations against Sumatra. The Dutch ask for help from ABDA Command, but it may be too little, too late. Still, the Allies have one chance to stop the invasion, as they launch 50 fighters and bombers at the coming invasion force. Yet the Japanese have their own surprise in store, paratroopers.

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    Episode 279-Interview with Wes Tooke, writer and producer of the film Midway Feb 11, 2020
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    Writer, Wes Tooke joins us to talk about the film Midway. We cover this pivotal turning point in the Pacific War, lead by Adm. Chester Nimitz. Young men like Dick Best, Wade McClusky and Clarence Dickinson lead the charge after the disastrous attack on Pearl Harbor.

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    Episode 278-The Fall of Bali and The Battle of Badung Straight Feb 03, 2020
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    Needing another airfield to attack Java, the Japanese quickly work up a plan to take Bali. Dutch Rear Adm. Karel W. Doorman and ABDA Command respond with three separate naval groups of Dutch and American vessels to stop the invasion.

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    Episode 277- An interview with Melissa Amateis* about her book, Nebraska POW Camps, A History of WWII Prisoners in the Heartland Jan 25, 2020
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    During World War II, thousands of Axis prisoners of war were held throughout Nebraska in base camps that included Fort Robinson, Camp Scottsbluff and Camp Atlanta. Many Nebraskans did not view the POWs as "evil Nazis." To them, they were ordinary men and very human.

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    Episode 276-The Fall of The Celebes and Maluku Islands Jan 19, 2020
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    With Singapore captured, the Japanese Empire sets its sights on Sumatra and Java. But first, the Celebes and Maluku Islands must fall, so Australia and other nearby locations can be targeted.

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