In Their Own Words Relive the climactic events of WWII and D-Day with actual first-hand accounts from the heroic men who bravely fought to preserve our ideal of freedom. Filled with emotion patriotism and candor each gripping story featured within In Their Own Words reveals the triumphs and struggles of those who survived the most unthinkable life-altering conditions. This 8-cassette containing over 8 hours of riveting personal accounts exposes the inside story of the U.S. airborne assault the invasion of Normandy the infamous Battle of the Bulge and numerous other decisive events of the war. Told with unprecedented detail by the veterans of this momentous conflict each story of hardship endurance and comradeship will reawaken your pride and appreciation for those who valiantly served our nation. The History On The Move collection by TOPICS Entertainment is an ongoing series of high-quality audio volumes chronicling the most profound events of the past. Look for other exciting titles in the History On The Move library including In Their Own Words--Vietnam and The Old West Collection Tape 1: Airborn AssaultTom McCarthy and Francis Lamoureux of the 504th and 508th Parachute Infantry Regiments went into action before the landing troops and paratroopers establishing drop zones and occupying opposition forces. Tape CD 2: Hit the BeachJerry Markham and John Talton from Naval Combat Demolition Units 44 and 46 were responsible for blowing obstacles and clearing a path through Omaha Beach and Hitler s Atlantic Wall. Tape CD 3: US RangersLeonard Lomell and Sidney Salomon from the 2nd Ranger Battalion were among those who comprised America s first Special Forces group which invaded France in June 1944. Tape CD 4: Glider AttackWilliam Horn and Leo Cordier pilots who flew unarmed and un-powered planes were transferred behind enemy lines before the invasion troops arrived in Europe. Tape CD 5: Armored WarfareBelton Cooper (author of Death Traps) and Bertrand Close of the 3rd Armored Division were among those who joined the fight in Europe after D-Day equipped with M4-Sherman Tanks. Tape CD 6: The Air WarClarence "Bud" Anderson and Francis "Gabby" Gabreski of the 357th and 56th Fighter Groups 8th Air Force were among the first pilots to fly the P-51 Mustangs and P-47 Thunderbolts while escorting bombers over Germany Tape CD 7: Battle of the BulgeDouglas Dillard and Richard Durkee of the 551st Parachute Infantry Battalion and Robert Piller of the 99th Infantry Division were "Winter Warriors of WWII" the brave men who challenged German troops and the winter elements during the infamous Battle of the Bulge Tape CD 8: Assault on GermanyRobert Weiss of the 230th Field Artillery Battalion (author of Enemy North South East West) was a U.S. Army Forward Observer responsible for moving ahead of the troops to find targets for artillery.
War on Radio 8 Cassette over 6 hours of Memorable speeches testimonials and live accounts Relive the dramatic unfolding of WWII with "War On Radio" a remarkable collection of historic radio broadcasts transmitted during the war. This timeless 8-TAPE suite of declarations addresses and first-hand accounts from the front lines of battle capture the emotion patriotism and spirit of our soldiers and allied leaders. Hear both serious and lighthearted testimonials from troops deep within military missions. Recapture the steadfast resolve of an emotional Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he declares war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. From the eloquent speeches of Winston Churchill to the last desperate proclamations of defeated German propagandists War on Radio revives the broadcasts that gave the world an inside glimpse into the triumphs and tragedies of this momentous conflict. TAPE #1 Featuring: Winston Churchill s 1939 address following the German Invasion of Poland FDR s address in September 1941 where he demonstrates support for the allied cause. News report from Honolulu describing the events of the attack on Pearl Harbor. FDR s December 8 1941 speech declaring war after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. German propaganda broadcast featuring anti-allied supporter "Paul Revere." (48:20) TAPE #2 Featuring: U.S. General Anthony McAuliffe s live report from Bostogna France during the Battle of the Bulge. Radio clips from support personnel during the last years of the war. Radio broadcast during the allied liberation of Paris. Broadcast from the infamous German propagandist "Lord Haw-Haw." May 2 1945 broadcast of the German Forces surrender in Caserta Italy. War correspondent Howard K. Smith s accounts of the city of Berlin after the allied invasion. (54:21) TAPE #3 Featuring: Broadcast from the islands of Kwajalein where allied forces defeated Japanese opposition. April 1945 broadcast describing the allied assault on Okinawa. Accounts of a "Bataan Death march" survivor. Report from aboard a naval cruiser during the invasion of Normandy. (53:10) TAPE #4 Featuring: "Dawn Launch of the Wildcats" - broadcast from an aircraft carrier as planes depart for combat missions. Description of the April 1942 bomber assault on Japan. "Army Hour" radio program transmitted from inside a C-47 transport plane dropping paratroopers. march 1944 report of a U.S. Navy bombing mission against Japanese forces. Broadcast from the cockpits of bombers flying over Germany. (45:55) Tape #5 Featuring: The radio program "Fighting Army Air Force " complete with music and interviews from the summer of 1945. (59:40) Tape #6 Featuring: Live broadcast from the front lines of battle during the first American landing in Guam "Fighting AAF" broadcast featuring interviews with paratroopers and a former POW (57:18) Tape #7 Featuring: News reports relaying the progress of American combat efforts in Iwo Jima. (47:55) Tape #8 Featuring: Radio broadcast from general Jonathan Wainwright announcing surrender instructions from Corregidor.
