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World War II radio broadcasts were crucial for propaganda, news, and morale, used by both Allied and Axis powers. Examples include the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for news and entertainment like It's That Man Again, the U.S. Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) for entertainment, and Axis broadcasts from "Axis Sally". Propaganda efforts also included radio stations like Radio Londres broadcasting to occupied France and German networks like the Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft. Voice of America (VOA or VoA) is an international broadcaster funded by the United States government ...

A verse-by-verse of the book of Ephesians and covers the understanding of the plan of God about creation, the process of creation, the way human beings come into this world and the application of life's principles once saved. The book has six chapters with the first three chapters on the plan of God's creation and the last three chapters is the application of the principles established in the first three chapters in a Christ filled life. godisgovt.substack.com

"Soldiers of the Press" was a weekly WWII radio drama series created by the United Press news agency to dramatize the real-life adventures of its war correspondents. The show ran from 1942 to 1945, with each episode being a 15-minute production that used actors, sound effects, and sometimes the actual voice of a correspondent to tell a story based on a recent news wire story. The series was offered for free to local radio stations that subscribed to the United Press news service.

The "Dear Adolf" radio podcast refers to a series from 1942 produced by the Council for Democracy, inspired by letters written to Hitler by ordinary Americans after the Pearl Harbor attack. It is also the title of a BBC "Archive on 4" program from 2012 that examined these historical recordings and their background. More recently, historical podcasts have also released similar content, such as the World War 2 Radio Podcast episode titled "Dear Adolf - Letter from an American Soldier" and Harold's Old Time Radio's "Dear Adolf 42-07-12 (4) Letter From An American Housewife".

During WWII, American radio served two primary functions: to keep the domestic audience informed about the war through news and commentary, and to boost the morale of troops abroad through dedicated broadcasts. Programs like "America Looks Abroad" and the "CBS World News Roundup" informed the public about the crisis in Europe, while the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) provided entertainment to soldiers overseas. The Voice of America also began broadcasting U.S. war news to European audiences.

"What Are We Fighting For?" was a 1942 World War II radio show produced by the War Department and CBS, featuring interviews with soldiers and commentary from correspondents like Edward R. Murrow. The goal was to inform and inspire American servicemen, making them the best-informed fighting men in the world, by explaining the causes and issues of the war through remote broadcasts from military bases. There are also modern podcasts and radio shows that use this title to discuss themes of war, morality, and social issues.

"Eyes Aloft" was a radio show produced during WWII for the volunteers of the Aircraft Warning Service. The show provided information and updates to the volunteers who were responsible for watching the skies for enemy planes entering American airspace. It was a half-hour weekly broadcast that was also transcribed for broadcast by the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS).

World War II radio broadcasts were crucial for propaganda, news, and morale, used by both Allied and Axis powers. Examples include the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for news and entertainment like It's That Man Again, the U.S. Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) for entertainment, and Axis broadcasts from "Axis Sally". Propaganda efforts also included radio stations like Radio Londres broadcasting to occupied France and German networks like the Reichs-Rundfunk-Gesellschaft. Voice of America (VOA or VoA) is an international broadcaster funded by the United States government ...

"Forth for the Fifth" is a mishearing of "Four for the Fifth," a series of World War II radio programs that were part of the Fifth War Loan Drive in 1944. The shows were produced by the U.S. Treasury Department to boost national morale and sell war bonds to help fund the war effort.The title "Four for the Fifth" referred to the four radio shows produced to support the fifth war loan drive, which began on June 12, 1944, just six days after the D-Day landing.The episodes were written by notable radio dramatists Arch Oboler and William Robson.Four for the Fifth was produced by the US Treasury...

During WWII, American radio served two primary functions: to keep the domestic audience informed about the war through news and commentary, and to boost the morale of troops abroad through dedicated broadcasts. Programs like "America Looks Abroad" and the "CBS World News Roundup" informed the public about the crisis in Europe, while the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) provided entertainment to soldiers overseas. The Voice of America also began broadcasting U.S. war news to European audiences.

Words at War was a 30 minute dramatic anthology series dealing with stories condensed from books written about World War II. The series started in the middle of the war and at the most crucial time of the war for the allies, somewhat heightening its debut. Not only that, it was supported by Johnson's Wax in the Fibber McGee and Molly time slot as Jim and Marian Jordan went on vacation. And if that wasn't enough, the music for the series was done by NBC's own Frank Black, a master at orchestration and the shows were often directed by Anton M. Leder of Suspense fame. Adding to all of that ...

Wings to Victory is an American WWII era show created to boost morale on the home front and encourage enlistment to the American Air Force. Stories of battles, heroes, great flying men and colonels abound in these fantastic stories of the air.Each show focuses on the personal experiences of a single individual in the Air Force. In "Lt. Roddy Johns Howard Duff" tells an intimate tale of Air Force flyer wanting to see more action while stationed in Tunisia in WWII. During this episode Lt. Johns worries about hitting the donkeys and chickens on the makeshift air landing and is distressed about ...

"You Can't Do Business With Hitler" was a World War II propaganda radio series produced by the U.S. Office of War Information (OWI). It was based on Douglas Miller's book, which detailed his experiences as the American commercial attaché in Berlin and warned against the dangers of Nazi Germany's economic and social policies. The program aired on hundreds of stations to help the war effort by exposing the Nazi regime's deceitful trade practices and human rights abuses, according to WNYC, The Unwritten Record, and Old Time Radio Catalog.

Spiritual focused discussion series about the ways and methods we are to hear God. godisgovt.substack.com

Hidden in the lush vegetation of the Central American rainforest lie the remnants of the Mayan civilization. These ruins bear witness to a thriving society that flourished for almost four millennia. Here, rulers presided over communities with millions of inhabitants, scholars developed advanced mathematical calendars, and slaves toiled to raise pyramids so towering that they surpassed even the great structures of the Egyptians. Yet, inexplicably, the Mayans vanished from their cities, and their once-mighty civilization faded into obscurity.

A verse-by-verse of the book of Revelation and covers John's vision, the letters to the church, the rapture, the great tribulation, the judgment of God and the return of Jesus Christ. godisgovt.substack.com

Experience the raw, unflinching drama of America's most pivotal moments, from the brutal formation of its colonies to the explosive battles of the Civil War. Dive into the lives of people who shaped history: resilient pioneers conquering untamed prairies, enslaved individuals fighting for freedom, daring immigrants chasing the American Dream, and fearless gunslingers redefining law and order in the Wild West.

A verse-by-verse of the book of Acts and covers the understanding of the early church creation and transition from a Jewish focus to Gentile and the transition God had to do with the Jewish apostles in order to establish His church. godisgovt.substack.com

On 27th January 1944, Stalin declares that Leningrad has been liberated. After a siege lasting two and a half years, German forces retreat with the Red Army in hot pursuit. Encouraged by the victory, Soviet general Govorov decides to liberate Estonia, but in the battle of Narva, the Germans upset his plans, and the front comes to a temporary halt. Hitler's forces are feeling the pressure on all sides, however.

With Europe overrun by Hitler’s thundering war machine, Churchill is the only head of state with the courage to stand up to the Führer. The British Prime Minister’s iron will makes him a role model in Great Britain and across the continent. Churchill and his V-sign become a symbol of resistance against Nazi Germany. In Germany in February 1942, armaments minister Albert Speer has the job of making sure that there’s a steady supply of prisoners of war to man the plants and factories -at the same time as the SS are on a killing spree.