CBS Complete Broadcast Day (1944) is centered around CBS's radio coverage of the significant event, D-Day, in which U.S. and allied troops launched a surprise invasion on the Nazi-occupied shores of Normandy on June 6th, 1944. The radio show captures the narrative, action, and drama of the historic day as 12,000 British and American airplanes led the attack, supported by thousands of paratroopers and forces arriving via sea. The successful battle marked a turning point in favor of the allies and the liberation of Europe in World War II.

The collection constitutes broadcasts from almost the entire 24-hour day of June 6th, 1944, and provides valuable insight into the events as they unfolded. Notable related radio broadcasts include the complete coverage of the 1939 invasion of Poland by Germany, the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, and NBC Coverage WEAF's 12-hour coverage of the August 10, 1945 Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki. These broadcasts serve as critical historical documents, capturing the emotions, reactions, and experiences of those who lived through these monumental moments in history.

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