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The Power of Shortwave Radio in Wartime

This chapter explores the pivotal role of shortwave radio during World War II and the Cold War, highlighting its use for propaganda and troop morale. It examines how broadcasts connected soldiers with home while influencing global communications and identities, particularly between the U.S. and Soviet Union.

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