S2 THE DIVIDED DIAL EPISODE 1: Fishing In The Night
On the Media
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Echoes of War: Radio Propaganda in WWII
This chapter examines the pivotal role of Nazi propaganda broadcasted via Germany's state-run shortwave service, focusing on figures like Axis Sally. It highlights the battle against misinformation during WWII, detailing how American journalists countered enemy narratives and the significance of shortwave radio in both World War II and the Cold War. The chapter concludes with a look at how nations utilized radio to assert their identities and influence on the global stage.
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