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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Stewart Howden, Steve Saffier and J.R. Russ talk classic cars and more, often with special guests, centered around the nearly 1,000 classic cars and "barn finds" all under one roof at the climate controlled Classic Auto Mall. You get to hear awesome stories from great guests like legendary race car driver Scott Pruett, Coker Tire founder Corky Coker, NASCAR Crew Chief Ray Evernham, NASCAR Driver Harry Dinwiddie, Al Liebmann of Racing Junk, Dave Makers of Mecum, Bring a Trailer co-founder Ran ...
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This is Tameka, coming to you from my home, to talk about popular stories and entertainers from the past. New episodes released on a basis. Podcast image by Conceptz_pro
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Classic Auto Mall - #051 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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56:31Archive Show #051 airdate 08-27-22 Stewart Howden and Steve Saffier talk #CorvettesAtCarlisle, new arrivals for sale then with insights that can apply to many of the models mentioned, a look at the then-proposed California ban on gasoline engines, electric cars and more. Send us a text CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items …
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Classic Auto Mall - #048 - Stewart Howden with Guest, Miss Pennsylvania 2022 Alyssa Bainbridge
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55:17Archive Show #050 airdate 08-20-22 Stewart welcomes guest Alysa Bainbridge, Miss Pennsylvania 2022 and also Miss Delaware USA in 2024. She talks about her busy life as a Reporter and Anchor on WRDE-TV, being a spokesperson on shopping channel QVC and her most important job...spokesperson for Classic Auto Mall. Also discussed is her advocacy for men…
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Classic Auto Mall - #048 - Stewart Howden with Guest, Drag Racer Bruce Larson
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54:31Archive show #48 airdate 08-06-22 Stewart is joined by Drag Racer Bruce Larson as they discuss his career, famous USA-1 Chevys, changes in the sport, tracks and cars. @Chevrolet Send us a text CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date. Re…
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Classic Auto Mall - #049 - Stewart Howden with Guest, NASCAR Driver Harry Dinwiddie
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41:28Archive Show #049 airdate 08-13-22 Stewart is joined by guest, NASCAR Driver and longtime friend Harry Dinwiddie as they catch up, share some laughs, discuss the state of racing at the time and now as well as why not to "eviscerate the audience". #NASCAR Send us a text CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be …
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After a series of body blows, Army Group South is forced back to the Dnieper River. Then they begin to construct the Panther Waton Line, but the Soviets don’t wait and attack right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Operation Citadel is over, now its Moscow’s turn. What follows is a series of hammer blow counter attacks by Moscow. Some succeed, some fail, but they all bleed the German invaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #199 - Bobby Rahal - The Hall of Fame Race Car Driver talks to host Stewart Howden Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market
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1:03:39Show #199 airdate 06-25-25 Stewart welcomes Race Driver Bobby Rahal, 3 Time CART Champion and winner of the Indianapolis 500, 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of Daytona. Discussion includes his involvement in the Road Racing Driver's Club @RRSC.org as well as his car collection and the ones he regrets selling. Plus Keith Martin from Sports Car Mar…
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With the German pincers bogged down, Moscow launches two massive counter attacks. One will attempt to trap the German 9th Army at Orel, the other will seek to shatter the 1st Panzer Army of Army Group South. Berlin has to shift its ever shrinking supply of men and panzers, again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Classic Auto Mall Show #198 - Race Car Driver David Porter and Keith Martin of Sports Car Market join host Stewart Howden
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1:08:23Show #198 airdate 06-18-25 - Stewart Howden welcomes Race Driver David Porter with a discussion of his early career in Banking (and we don't mean on the track), his first chance to drive IF one of the other drivers crashed, driving the VERY FIRST Shelby GT as his training car and night racing when the lights go out! Plus, more upcoming CAM Auction …
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On July 12, 1943, Soviet Armies come at the SS 2nd Panzer Army. The Germans have attack plans, but the Soviets have attacking numbers. And then the German Army High Command gets horrible news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Episod 544-The Battle of Provhorovka Pt 1
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29:17Gen. Hoth’s 4th Panzer Army reaches the Psel River, which threatens both the city of Prokhorovka and Oboyan. But taking from their Reserve forces, the Soviets launch a massive counter attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #197 - Donald Osborne - TV Personality, Audrain Concours Consulting Director & Car Value Assessments - plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market on The Classic Auto Mall Show with Stewart ...
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1:03:05Show #197 airdate 06-11-25 - Stewart Howden welcomes Consulting Director, Audrain Concours, TV Personality, Author, Senior Appraiser and Classic Car Historian, Donald Osborne. The crew tries to guess his car from the interior view plus, a discussion of his career so far and a lot of insight on choosing the right classic car, pricing them, doing "ba…
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Checkout this incredible story of US Marine Corps fighter pilot Jefferson DeBlanc, who was shot down over the Solomon Islands. From there his story had just begun. Medal of Honor Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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In the north Gen. Model releases his panzers. To the south, a new type of tank killing plane is tested by the Germans. Still, whoever controls the heights controls the battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #196 - Hall of Fame Race Car Driver John Morton plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with host Stewart Howden
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1:05:30Show #196 airdate 06-04-25 Stewart welcomes Race Driver and Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee John Morton as they discuss his career, driving the VERY FIRST Shelby Cobra, CSX2000 at Caroll Shelby's racing school, winning consecutive "poll positions", introducing Japanese cars into U.S. Motorsports and today's EV racing PLUS Keith Martin of Sports C…
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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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Episode 541-German Surprises Vs Soviet Tenacity
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23:59Battle 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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #195 - Race Photographer & Author, Jutta Fausel-Ward plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with Host Stewart Howden
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54:43Show #195 airdate 05-28-25 Stewart welcomes famed photographer and author, Jutta Fausel-Ward discussing her catalog of 186,000 race photos of not only race cars but downhill skiers, shooting black and white vs. color film and film vs. digital as well as her latest book, "Formula 2 The Glory Years, 1967-84". Also featured is Keith Martin of Sports C…
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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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Episode 539-Interview w/ Laurence Rees: The Nazi Mind
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41:38British 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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall - #037 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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43:06Archive show #037 airdate 05-21-22 Stewart and Steve look at the Classic Vehicle market then and beyond and all things automotive. WATCH the show at http://www.YouTube.com/@ClassicAutoMall Send us a text CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posti…
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Classic Auto Mall Show #193 - Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week Executive Director Nic Waller Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market Magazine with Host Stewart Howden
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1:03:39Show #193 airdate 05-14-25 Stewart welcomes Nic Waller, President of Audrain Group and Audrain Concours Motor Week to discuss the Audrain Museum and the Concours event at #Breakers Mansion in #RhodeIsland. They also discuss training young people for classic body and mechanical restoration careers and noted authority and TV personality #WayneCarini …
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Classic Auto Mall - #038 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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58:07Archive show #038 airdate 05-28-22 Stewart and Steve talk about the numerous car shows allowed on Mall property, look at the Classic Vehicle market on Memorial Day weekend in 2022 and share thoughts about the biggest day in racing from @F1 @ #Monaco, Indy 500 and Nascar 600 and a few predictions. WATCH the show at http://www.YouTube.com/@ClassicAut…
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Classic Auto Mall - #036 - Stewart Howden with Guest, Jeff Bliemeister Executive Director, AACA
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49:37Archive Show #036 airdate 05-14-22 Stewart is joined in studio by Jeff Bliemeister Executive Director of the AACA Museum at Hershey which ranks among the top automotive museums in the world and has been recognized by the Smithsonian as an Affiliate Museum. They discuss museum's Tucker Collection, the world’s most extensive as well as the Museum of …
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Classic Auto Mall - #098 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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56:46Archive Show #098 airdate 07-21-23 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier discuss that week's new arrivals and departures, the @Citroen Dzus (Zeus) and #Larry the Cable Guy @GitRdoneLarry Send us a text CONTENT NOTE: Contests, Prizes, Offers, Vehicles & other items may no longer be available or offered after each show's original broadcast or posting date…
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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, e…
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Episode 537-Gen. Manstein's Backhand Blow
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21:24Manstein 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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Episode 536-The Red Arm Strikes Back: Blood in the Snow
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24:28Having 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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #192 - IMSA and Trans Am Champion Race Car Driver Chris Dyson Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with Host Stewart Howden
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56:41Show #192 airdate 05-07-25 features Stewart joined by Race Driver Chris Dyson who discusses his career, braking @ #LagunaSeca, "smaller" racing's growth in popularity and his relationship with father, Rob. Plus, his association with @GymWeed Athletic Focus Drinks. Also featured is Keith Martin of Sports Car Market Magazine's bring his blog to life …
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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/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Ep 534-Becky Aikman Interview-Spitfires:The American Women Who Flew in the Face of Danger During WWII
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40:15Writer Becky Aikman tells the story of American female pilots that chose to go to Britain, to fly for the Air Transport Auxiliary. While flying Spitfires and Hurricanes, they live their lives to the fullest. It's a new land and a new chance to reinvent themselves. But not all will make it to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…
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Episode 533-And the Germans Were Left Standing Alone
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23:05As the Stavka made the South its main area of operations in 1942, saving Stalingrad was only the beginning. Next, the Italians were wiped out, then the Romanians were finished off. Now, it was the Hungarian’s turn and what was coming at them was a tidal wave of steel, shot and shell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Classic Auto Mall Show #191 - Race Car Driver Danny Thompson, Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with Host Stewart Howden
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1:02:55Show #191 airdate 04-30-25- Stewart welcomes Bonneville Salt Flats World Speed Record racer and car builder #DannyThompson discussing his record speed of over 400mph, a crash there at over 200mph, nitro methane fuel plus #KeithMartin of Sports Car Market Magazine about Classic Car Repairs like A/C and over-spending to do them. This episode is "more…
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With the 8th Italian Army destroyed, the Soviets will now focus on the German forces SE of Stalingrad and the 2nd Hungarian Army. The US liaison officer will see the results of these battles and report the slaughter to FDR. Meanwhile, Gen. Manstein is forced to order a pull back of all forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…
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Picking another weak point of the Axis defensive line to the NW of Stalingrad, the Italian 8th, the Hungarian 2nd and what remained of the Romanian 3rd Armies would be attacked. Then the airfield feeding Gen. Paulus’ 6th Army would be raided. The German forces would be tied down and unable to assist. Punch by punch Army Group South is losing its st…
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Classic Auto Mall Show #190 - Wayne Carini of Chasing Classic Cars and SpeedVision Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market with host Stewart Howden
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1:03:48Show #190 airdate 04-23-25 Stewart welcomes Classic Car Expert, TV Personality and Author Wayne Carini, as they discuss his career, his new book "Wayne Carini: My Life Chasing Classic Cars" and his new TV venture #CATCHINGclassicCars. Also discussed is the #Buick from the movie #Rainman. Also featuring Keith Martin of Sports Car Market https://www.…
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Operation Mars was the sister Soviet counter attack to Uranus, which freed Stalingrad. But Mars would end very differently for the Soviets. When it was all over, the Stavka would turn their attention back to the south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Ep 529-Interview w/Jonathan Horn: The Fate of the Generals
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47:24Author Jonathan Horn’s Book, The Fate of Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright and the Epic battle for the Philippines, covers the experiences of both generals during the war. Yet, one is remembered by history, the other, not so much. This book seeks to rectify this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Classic Auto Mall Show #189 - Everything You Need To Know About Selling and Buying a Car By Consignment - Every Step - With Stewart Howden
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57:17CAM Show #189 airdate 04-16-25 has Stewart, Steve and J. R. discuss the ENTIRE process of buying or selling a Consignment vehicle in response to a listener question...well, TWO questions. Among the areas discussed are whether Classic Auto Mall is the right venue for your particular vehicle, discussion of the realistic value, Pennsylvania requiremen…
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Classic Auto Mall - #188 BONUS - Stewart Howden Steve Saffier detail the ENTIRE vehicle consignment process
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25:12CAM Show #188 is a BONUS excerpt from show #189 as Stewart, Steve and J. R. discuss the ENTIRE process of buying or selling a Consignment vehicle. Among the areas discussed are whether Classic Auto Mall is the right venue for your particular vehicle, discussion of the realistic value, Pennsylvania requirements, the honest and complete representatio…
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Gen. von Manstein is sent north to capture Leningrad. But days before his attack is launched, the Soviets launch their own. And the results of this battle will be felt all the way to Stalingrad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #188 - Vintage Ferrari Master Mechanic Tom Yang Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market
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59:34Classic Auto Mall Show #188 airdate 04--09-25 Host Stewart Howden welcomes Blogger and #Ferrari Master Mechanic Tom Yang (Young) discussing an "educated consumer", knowing what is involved in a vehicle repair to justify cost, his second career apprenticeship and first career as #AudioEngineer for #DavidLetterman. PLUS Keith Martin's Blog Comes to l…
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The German 17th Army on the Taman peninsula is bending, but not breaking. Then the Soviets realize, they don’t have to win, just hold. For events at Kursk will decide the fate of the Caucasus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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With the building up of troops on the Taman Peninsula, the Germans realize they need an all out attack to drive the enemy back into the Black Sea. Thus Operation Neptune is born. Yet as the Germans look into their cupboard for reserves, they are shocked by what they find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Classic Auto Mall - #091 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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56:17Archive Show #091 airdate 06-02-23 Stewart and Steve discuss the upcoming CAM Auction a discussion of #boats and features a clip of racing legend #SkipBarber and the #Seinfeld refrigerator sticker. Remember that EVERY archive show has tips and tricks about classic vehicle buying and selling plus unique things to learn about vehicles which may inter…
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Classic Auto Mall - #092 - Stewart Howden & Steve Saffier
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55:35Archive Show #092 airdate 06-09-23 Stewart and Steve discuss why you should actually DRIVE a Classic vehicle before buying it if that is your intent and why to totally leave a "barn find" untouched. Remember that EVERY archive show has tips and tricks about classic vehicle buying and selling plus unique things to learn about vehicles which may inte…
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Episode 525-Alone, Isolated and About to Die
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19:56Now that Stalingrad is liberated, the Stavka decide to clear the Caucasus of Axis troops. Which means annihilating the German 17th Army and the Romanian 3rd Army. But Soviet mistakes will start things off badly for the, now attackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Episode 524-The Line Has Been Drawn at Stalingrad
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22:46With overwhelming forces, the German 6th Army is trapped by the Soviets and then reduced. Paulus does not want to surrender, but the call is not his to make. The 6th Army is no more and Army Group South is very much weakened for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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The Soviets squeeze the trapped German 6th Army even more. Axis air fields are attacked, making it impossible to feed Paulus’ men. By January of 1943, the Russian winter now has its grip on the Axis soldiers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Ray Harris Jr
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Classic Auto Mall Show #186 - Photographer, Reporter & Author Pete Lyons Plus Keith Martin of Sports Car Market
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59:52Show #186 airdate 03-26-25 Stewart is joined by Photographer and Author Pete Lyons who discusses his books about @Ferrari, @Lamobrghini and his newest titled "MY TRAVELS ON RACER ROAD", a memoir of his most magical experiences on the international circuit. PLUS the "state of racing", driving up Pikes Peak and nearly being "screwed" with a flat. Add…
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