CBS Radio attempting to call Honolulu and Manila during the attack on Pearl Harbor to no avail.
December 7, 1941 - 70 years ago today.
CBS World News Today:
Covering the latest developments around the world concerning WWII, including the Soviet breakout at Stalingrad and fighting within the Solomon Islands between US and Japanese forces as part of the Guadalcanal Campaign.
Originally broadcast: November 29, 1942 - 69 years ago today
A British Reverend on BBC Radio the German bombing of Coventry, England, which caused damage to 60,000 buildings and destroyed the city’s Cathedral.
Originally broadcast: November 15, 1940 - 71 years ago today (One day after the bombing)
CBS World News Today:
Covering the latest developments around the world concerning WWII, Hitler’s latest words to the German people (after a more than four month lapse) proclaiming a German victory certain, despite constant push backs from Allied offensives on both fronts.
Originally broadcast: November 12, 1944 - 67 years ago today
Live coverage by NBC radio of FDR’s return to Washington D.C. after being elected to a record fourth term in office three days prior.
Originally broadcast: November 10, 1944 - 67 years ago today
CBS World News Today:
Covering the latest developments around the world concerning WWII, with special attention given to Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of French North Africa which commenced the same day.
Originally broadcast: November 8, 1942 - 69 years ago today
This day in history:
Three months following the deposition of Benito Mussolini, Italy (run for a short time by Pietro Badoglio) declares war on Nazi Germany as a co-belligerent of the Allied forces.
October 13, 1943 - 68 years ago today
Vintage Radio: CBS World News Today
Originally Broadcast on September 24, 1944 - 67 years ago today.
The next day marked the failure of Operation Market Garden.
