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385 The Thingamabob That's Going to Win the War

The History of the Twentieth Century

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This chapter explores how World War II influenced television broadcasts, with a focus on Germany's invasion of Poland. It highlights the suspension of UK broadcasts while contrasting the continued programming in the US and Germany, and addresses a humorous myth about the BBC's first post-war broadcast.

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