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Soldiers of the Press
40 episodes Aired 1943-1945
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1. Henry Gorrell - Bombing of Navareno Bay
   14mins Aired 1942-11-09
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2. Robert Miller - The Men At Guadalcanal
   13mins Aired 1942-11-16
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3. Richard McMillan - North Africa
   13mins Aired 1942-11-23
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4. Joe James Custer - with Battle Fleet
   13mins Aired 1942-11-30
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5. Leo Disher - Heroism in Oran
   14mins Aired 1942-12-07
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6. Robert T Bellaire - Japanese Prisoners
   14mins Aired 1942-12-14
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7. William Tyree - The Pacific Theater
   13mins Aired 1942-12-21
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8. Frank Hewlett - Fall of Bataan
   14mins Aired 1942-12-28
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9. Ned Russell - The Seige Of Stuka Acres
   14mins Aired 1943-01-04
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10. Robert P Martin - Bombers over Haiphong
    14mins Aired 1943-01-11
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11. Leo Disher - A Letter To Mrs Marshall
    14mins Aired 1943-02-22
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12. Robert Miller - A Son Of Bushido
    13mins Aired 1943-03-01
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13. Walter Cronkite - Dry Martini
    15mins Aired 1943-05-09
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14. Robert Vermillion - Atlantic Convoy
    13mins Aired 1943-05-16
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15. Clinton B Conger - Night Patrol
    13mins Aired 1943-05-23
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16. Russell Annabel - Kiska Mission
    12mins Aired 1943-09-19
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17. George Palmer - Torpedo
    12mins Aired 1943-11-28
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18. Reynolds Packard - Battle Boomerang
    12mins Aired 1943-12-05
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19. Richard Johnson - Leathernecks At Tarawa
    11mins Aired 1943-12-26
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20. Reynolds Packard - Phantom Enemy
    12mins Aired 1944-01-02
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21. Frank Hewlett - Merrill's Raiders
    12mins Aired 1944-04-30
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22. Robert Vermillion - Anzio Diary
    11mins Aired 1944-05-07
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23. Virgil Pinkney - Invasion
    11mins Aired 1944-06-25
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24. Robert Vermillion - The Road To Rome
    12mins Aired 1944-07-02
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25. Joan Younger - The Return Of The Soldier
    12mins Aired 1944-09-17
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26. Robert Vermillion - The Paratroopers
    12mins Aired 1944-09-24
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27. Boyd Lewis - The Ghost Goes To War
    13mins Aired 1944-11-12
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28. Henry Gorrell - Hour Of Decision
    11mins Aired 1944-11-19
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29. Leo Disher - Drama In The Air
    12mins Aired 1944-12-03
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30. Mac Johnson - Target Tokyo
    12mins Aired 1944-12-24
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31. Henry Gorrell - Christmas Greetings
    12mins Aired 1944-12-31
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32. Ralph Teasworth - Communique 168
    12mins Aired 1945-02-04
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33. Walter Cronkite - Symbol Of Caduceus
    10mins Aired 1945-02-18
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34. Walter Cronkite - Grease Monkey
    13mins Aired 1945-03-25
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35. Doris Johnstone - Hide Out
    12mins Aired 1945-04-15
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36. Ann Stringer - Bravest Men In The Army
    11mins Aired 1945-04-22
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37. Boyd Lewis - Victory In The West
    12mins Aired 1945-06-10
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38. Eddie Beattie - Prisoner Of War
    12mins Aired 1945-06-17
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39. John McDermott - A Face To Remember
    12mins Air date unknown
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40. Robert L Frey - The Paratroopers
    11mins Air date unknown
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Soldiers of the Press is a war drama that was created in New York and syndicated by the World Broadcasting System. The series features 15-minute episodes that retell recent news stories from action during World War II. The show is narrated by United Press correspondents, including Walter Cronkite and Harrison Salisbury, and covers a variety of events such as the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Marines hitting the beach at Guadalcanal, and Doolittle's bombing raid on Tokyo. Veteran New York actors like Lon Clark and Jackson Beck bring vivid action-based narratives to life, highlighting the dedication, bravery, and sacrifice of wartime correspondents and fighting forces.

The show was broadcast on WOR from February 28, 1943, to August 5, 1945, with a total of 148 episodes known to exist. Currently, there are at least 39 episodes in circulation among fans and collectors. The show was initially aired on WO in New York City before being syndicated by the World Broadcasting System. Some well-known correspondents featured on the show, like Walter Cronkite and Harrison Salisbury, went on to gain greater recognition in the world of journalism. This collection of radio episodes provides a unique glimpse into World War II events as they were experienced and reported during that time, offering a valuable historical resource for those interested in learning more about the war.

Performers: Walter Cronkite, Harrison Salisbury, Ralph Teasdale, Ann Stringer, Lon Clark, Jackson Beck, Eleanor Packard, Frank Hewlett, Charles Arnot

Sources: archive.org, otrcat.com