Episode 621-Did Japan Start WWII?

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 listening for just $5/month! Every penny supports the show and keeps the history coming. https://worldwariipodcast.net/members/ Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3UuTZxU  Follow The History of WWII Podcast: RSS – https://feeds.megaphone.fm/history-of-world-war-ii Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/wwii45 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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/ [https://worldwariipodcast.net/]  https://youtu.be/H0AXg4i_XlI?si=BIVrXCmcXMHO-caN [https://youtu.be/H0AXg4i_XlI?si=BIVrXCmcXMHO-caN]  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.  https://worldwariipodcast.net/members-sign-up/ [https://worldwariipodcast.net/members-sign-up/]  Follow The History of WWII Podcast: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/ [https://www.instagram.com/rayharrisjr/]  TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy [https://www.tiktok.com/@wwiiguy]  YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712 [https://www.youtube.com/@historyofwwiipodcast8712]  Donations are always welcome and help keep the History of WWII Podcast free for all. https://bit.ly/3Jcu7Aq [https://bit.ly/3Jcu7Aq]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://studio.youtube.com/video/Z1kmrD7qhnM/livestreaming]. June 6, 2026. 7-9pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 619-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 event: https://studio.youtube.com/video/Z1kmrD7qhnM/livestreaming [https://studio.youtube.com/video/Z1kmrD7qhnM/livestreaming] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 618-Midway: Nagumo's Dilemma

Adm. Nagumo, after his first raid on Midway, has 15 minutes to decide if he should launch another one. But the continuous attacks from Midway and the US carriers take his options away.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]