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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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The Fall Of France Part 3 opens on May 7, 1940, in the House of Commons, where Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain is under intense scrutiny following the failures of the Norwegian campaign. The British public and politicians alike are questioning his leadership as Germany's military might becomes increasingly evident. Chamberlain attempts to justify his government's decisions, but the atmosphere is charged with discontent and urgency. Winston Churchill, the First Lord of the Admiralty, stands by him, taking responsibility for the naval operations and calling for unity in the face of the enemy.

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Sound of War, Episode 11

The Fall Of France Part 3

Friday, November 10, 1939 · 26:18

Sound of War, Episode 11

The Fall Of France Part 3

Friday, November 10, 1939 · 26:18

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The episode captures the critical moments leading to the fall of France during World War II, highlighting the political turmoil in Britain and the rapid German advances. As Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain faces mounting pressure, Winston Churchill steps in to rally the nation amidst chaos.

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