1939 The Soviet Union creates a puppet Finnish government in Moscow under the leadership of a Finnish communist, Otto Kuusinen, who immediately accedes to the Soviets territorial demands. Finnish coastal guns at Russar engage the Russian cruiser Kirov and its screen of destroyers. The Kirov and one destroyer damaged. 1940 The Italian submarine Argo torpedoes …
1939 After breaking off diplomatic relations, the Soviet Union attacks Finland by land and air without declaring war. During the Red Air Forces first raid on the Helsinki, only 91 civilians are killed due the capitals excellent air defence system. Stalin alleges provocation. The Admiralty announces the completion of a 300 square mile minefield from …
1939 The USSR forces Soviet citizenship on all residents of Polish territory under their control. 1940 German High Command issues draft plan for invasion of Russia. British and New Zealand troops under General Freyberg occupy the whole of the Greek island of Crete in the Mediterranean. 1941 Depleted by continuous savage fighting, blizzards and sub-zero …
Words At War Episode 47 “The Curtain Rises“ Released May 3, 1944. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “The Curtain Rises”. “The Curtain Rises” is the story of the beginning of the real show for the American Army; it’s …
1939 The Soviet Union denounces 1932 non-aggression pact with Finland. The Australian Cabinet agrees to the sending of Australian troops overseas. 1940 Anti-Semitic film Der Ewige Jude (The Eternal Jew) is released in Germany. 1941 Overextended and short of supplies, the III Panzerkorps evacuates Rostov and withdraws to the Mius river, 30 miles to the West. The …
Words At War “My Country: A Poem of America“ Released June 5, 1945. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “My Country: A Poem of America”. The entire program is performed in verse. A moving, patriotic work…a sound portrait in …
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Words At War “Soldier To Civilian“ Released May 29, 1945. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “Soldier To Civilian”. A portrait of black marketeers and other crooks and frauds on the home front. Take a look at these …
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Words At War “Wartime Racketeers“ Released May 22, 1945. Words At War, the series that brings you radio versions of the leading war book another adaptation of an important war book, “Wartime Racketeers”. A portrait of black marketeers and other crooks and frauds on the home front. Take a look at these other WWII …
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