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385 The Thingamabob That's Going to Win the War

The History of the Twentieth Century

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Wodehouse and WWII: The Radio Propaganda Saga

This chapter explores the life of British writer P.G. Wodehouse and his controversial radio broadcasts during World War II from German captivity. It details his experiences in prison, the public backlash he faced, and the cultural impact of his story, culminating in the origins of a notable wartime song.

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