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Government Speeches

Neville Chamberlain declaring "that consequently, this country is at war with Germany". (385Kb)
Adolf Hitler announces the start of war.  American news broadcast translates Hilter's words and reflects political moves in France and England at the time of the speech.
Winston Churchill, "fight them on the beaches". (810Kb)
Winston Churchill, "Their finest hour".(802Kb)
BBC broadcast news of the attack on Pearl Harbour.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, declares war on Japan.
Newsflash.  "Adolf Hitler is dead".
President Harry Truman and the first Atom bomb dropped.
Wynford Vaughn-Thomas, a radio reporter broadcasts from Piccadilly Circus during VJ celebrations in London .

Sounds of war

Air Raid siren (448Kb)
Another air raid siren (496Kb)

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