Product ID: 1944RNNE
Control Number: 7497940
1944 Radio News 257 Episodes
1944 Radio News is a gripping and historically rich collection of authentic radio broadcasts that chronicle one of the most decisive years of World War II. These preserved recordings capture the sound of a world in upheaval — with the Allies launching major offensives in Europe and the Pacific, and the American home front fully mobilized for victory. From D-Day to the liberation of Paris, and from the political stage to the battlefield, these broadcasts offer a vivid account of how millions of Americans heard the war unfold in real time.
Radio was now at the height of its power as a mass communication tool, delivering urgent updates, presidential addresses, and eyewitness accounts directly into living rooms across the nation.
The Stars
1944 Radio News features legendary broadcasters such as Edward R. Murrow, H.V. Kaltenborn, Lowell Thomas, and Elmer Davis, whose reporting and commentary gave shape and voice to the rapidly changing events of the war. Murrow’s dispatches from Europe remained unmatched in their emotional clarity and descriptive power, while Kaltenborn and Davis provided analysis and context for complex political and military developments.
News bulletins also included official statements from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as recordings of Allied commanders like General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the D-Day invasion.
Key Dates
• June 6, 1944 – D-Day (Operation Overlord): American listeners heard the long-awaited announcement of the Allied landings in Normandy, followed by live updates and special bulletins throughout the day and week.
• August 1944 – Liberation of Paris: Radio reports covered the emotional and symbolic liberation of the French capital after four years of Nazi occupation.
• Throughout 1944:
– Ongoing reports from the Italian front, including the bloody Battle of Monte Cassino and the capture of Rome.
– Major air raids over Germany, including coverage of U.S. and RAF bombing campaigns.
– In the Pacific Theater, broadcasts tracked battles in the Marianas, including Saipan and Guam, and early preparations for the Philippines campaign.
– Domestic coverage focused on rationing, war bonds, the 1944 presidential election, and the continued integration of women and minority workers into the war effort.
Other Information
The tone of 1944 Radio News is one of grim determination and rising hope. Broadcasts carry the weight of the war’s human cost, but also reflect the growing belief that victory is within reach. Regular updates featured casualty counts, prisoner-of-war exchanges, heroic stories from the front, and messages of resilience from Allied leaders.
Radio stations interrupted regular programming for breaking news, especially during June and August, when military developments were rapidly evolving. Listeners could hear the crackle of shortwave transmissions, battlefield correspondents dodging bombs, and the sounds of liberation celebrations carried across the Atlantic.
Politically, 1944 also marked FDR’s election to an unprecedented fourth term, a decision that reflected the nation’s desire for continuity during wartime — and was widely covered on radio alongside commentary and analysis.
Today, 1944 Radio News stands as one of the most dramatic and emotionally powerful collections of wartime broadcasting. It captures not only the key military and political events of the year, but the lived emotional experience of a nation drawing closer to the end of a long and costly war — one radio bulletin at a time.
This collection comes preloaded on a USB stick, allowing you to easily transfer all episodes to the device of your choice. Enjoy seamless playback a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern convenience.
Suggested Retail Price: $27.49
Mice Price: $21.19
Length: 27.5
Width: 257
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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