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The Westinghouse Broadcasting Company brings you the sound of war, the actual sound record of World War II. 2,191 days from the time Hitler's Panzer divisions moved across the Polish borders to the ceremony of the Japanese surrender aboard the United States battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay. World War II, the most terrible period of death and destruction in the long history of man. World War II, a drama preserved for all time through the medium of radio, an era never to be fo…

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In The Fall Of France Part 2, the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company presents a gripping account of France's plight during World War II on June 10, 1940. The episode opens with the sound of war, illustrating the catastrophic impact of the Nazi invasion as German Panzer divisions sweep across Europe. The narrative sets the stage for a nation in turmoil, with the French army in disarray and the British forces retreating. The declaration of war by Italy adds another layer of complexity to the already dire situation, as alliances shift and the stakes rise dramatically.

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Sound of War, Episode 7

The Fall Of France Part 2

Friday, October 13, 1939 · 25:34

Sound of War, Episode 7

The Fall Of France Part 2

Friday, October 13, 1939 · 25:34

Summary

In The Fall Of France Part 2, the dire situation of France during World War II unfolds as the German forces advance and Italy declares war against Britain and France. The stakes rise as the French army faces imminent defeat and the surrender of Paris looms.

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