Radiofiles

1.Dutch Radio around May 1940 (3 hours and 59 minutes long) May 1940, Germany is about to invade Holland. These Radio files will sound like it would have shortly before and during the German Invasion. Hear speeches, radioplays and ofcourse all the Dutch hits of the era! Holland is preparing for war but is trying to keep a positive view of the future as well.
2.French Radio june 1944 (1 hour and 7 minutes long) During the occupation French radio kept on broadcasting under strict German control This theme will be perfect for any event just before, during and after D-day Normandy, play it when waiting for it in England, play it after liberating the first French village or play it when waiting for the Allies to invade! No speeches related to a certain date, no news flashes about D-day or anything like that, just normal music, some chatter and propaganda. And ofcourse I have put some Special Coded messages from London for the Resistance on there, including the Jamming sound the Germans chucked at it.
3.Dutch Radio September 1944 (1 hour and 5 minutes long) September 1944, The war is coming to an end, Allies forces are about to go a Bridge too far... This radio hour is perfect for all Reenactments of the Battle for Arnhem, or any other event around Holland or Belgium in 1944. This file series has music on it the Germans allowed (although some of it is rather Swinging!), music you probably have never heard before. And ofcourse you will hear some fragments of those special Dutch broadcasts on the BBC with coded messages for the Resistance.
4.BBC home and forces broadcast (2 h. and 55 m. long) These files will sound like a regular BBC broadcast during WW2, to be more exact; up to end 1942. I have tried to make the files as generic as possible, no famous speeches, no exciting newsflashes. Music, comedy sketches, war reports, and I also tried to use less familiar tunes, no glenn miller or vera lynn but more unknown songs. So close the blackout curtains, light your pipe and turn on the wireless and enjoy a nice night in to listen to whats going on in the world.
5.Großdeutscher Rundfunk (2 hours and 23 minutes long) These files will sound like a regular Großdeutscher Rundfunk broadcast during WW2. These broadcasts would have been transmitted all over Europe. I have tried to make the files as generic as possible, no famous speeches, no exciting newsflashes. This broadcast is supposed to be usable for reenactment events, anytime, anywhere, so it couldn't be too specific. And... NO lili Marlene...
6.Wunschkonzert fur die Wehrmacht (4 hours and 30 minutes long) Germanies wartime radio's 'Request Concert for the Armed Forces' programme was broadcast every Sunday, with music chosen by the troops themselves: stirring marches and sentimental ballads, comic songs and unit marching songs. Although these arent complete authentic Concerts, they do have a few authentic introductions and almost 100 original German wartime tunes!
7.CBS radio day 1939 (19 hours and 9 minutes long) An entire day of CBS broadcasting 21st September 1939, listen to what the American listener could hear in his home on the day WW2 began. From 6.30 in the morning till 12.30 at night you hear what one would have heard back then. Music, newsflashes and the Louis Prima band to end a perfect day...While in Europe all Hell Breaks loose.
8.American Homefront Advice (49 minutes) 48 clips of American radiobroadcasts with newsflashes, advice for the Homefront during ww2. Buy warbonds, dont eat meat, stick to rations, support the men at the front, etc. Easy to mix with all your ww2 music to create your own broadcast or messages to be broadcast across your display.
9.D-day full 24 hour reports CBS (23 hours and 18 minutes long) Listen to an entire 24 hour day of Radiobroadcasts made around june 6th 1944. Worldnews. Listen to what the American radio broadcasted on that day, starting with the first rumours coming from Europe. Exactly as the soldiers families could have been listening to back home.
10.Italy 1943 (2 hours and 30 minutes long) Over 150 minutes of Italian radio broadcasts how it could have sounded around 1943. Songs, marches, anouncers talking, etc. Interesting to use for people who portray Italian Forces during the war or any other allied invasion scenario like the Battle for Salerno. Be prepared to be disgusted when the Germans borrow some airtime to broadcast a special programma for allied soldiers in Italy... sharing the names of British POW's.
11.Russian Music (Nearly 12 hours of music!) I have searched all over the place to find more original Russian recordings of Russian songs of the years 1935-1945 and added them to this file. Now you can have 255 (!) songs,all digitally improved and downsized so they take up less space. Most songs are propaganda songs, marches, etc. Some great stuff, I can just imagine a few soldiers listening to them in the ruins of Stalingrad! Its good for morale comrade!
12.Military Radio transmissions (1 hour long) I have created about 10-20 minutes of ww2 radio transmissions you might have been able to hear at the front. Hear morse, a bit of local civilian radio or you might even pick up fragments of a battle going on elsewhere. Some of the files have more going on then others, I had to work with the material I have. For the price of 10 Euro's you get radio files for ALL the following nationalities; German, British, Russian, Japanese and American!
13.Charlie & his Orchestra (1 hour and 46 minutes long) Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's propaganda minister, assembled a swing band called Charlie and His Orchestra to perform Nazified versions of the jazz hits of the day to be broadcast on the medium-wave and short-wave bands throughout the 1930s and 1940s to Canada, the US and Britain. The idea was to lure the masses in with the irrestible tonic of swing music and, and slyly work the anti-Jewish, American and British lyrics in only after the second or third verse.
14.The attack on Pearl Harbour (20 hours and 50 minutes long) This broadcast file is the original broadcast on 7th and 8th December 1941. Follow the news as broadcasted in the US from 2 in the afternoon (Eastern Time) to 2 in the afternoon the next day. Recordings of varied quality let you be witness to a chilling day when broadcasts keep being interuppted for newsflashes. The playlist gives the titles of the shows as they were supposed to be broadcasted, dont be suprised if you get newsflashes in stead of the program listed.
15.Words at War (18 hours and 20 minutes long) 1943-1945 Words of War was an anthology of war stories, "told by the men and women who have seen them happen." It was produced in cooperation with the Council on Books in Wartime, promising "stories of the battlefronts, of behind-the-scenes diplomacy, of underground warfare, of the home front, of action on the seas." Each show was to be "a living record of this war and things for which we fought."
16.German Music (over 10 hours long) 214 populair German songs and tunes from the late 1930s and 1940s. No Military marches but dance music and sometimes even Swing! Over 100 minutes of lovely entertainment.
17.BBC at war (1 hour and 59 minutes long) During the war the BBC made quite a few amazing broadcasts. Newsflashes, interviews with people in airraidshelters but also live eyewitness accounts of battle and other often very dangerous situations. I have collected 107 of these broadcasts, ofcourse a few familiar ones, a Churchill speech here and there, often before heard reports, but also many you may not have heard yet. All together nearly 2 hours filled with famous voices and infamous moments in history.
18.CBS world news today (27 hours and 45 minutes long) 68 original ww2 American ww2 broadcasts from CBS. These programs in almost 30 minutes per episode give a overview over what happened on that day during the war. You can hear the famous correspondents tell you about the situation in Europe and the pacific News programmes, documentaries, etc. All the famous voices from ww2 american radio keeping the people at home updated.
19.G.I. Jive & Sound Off (nearly 16 hours) Hear 66 quarter-hour Armed Forces Radio Service broadcasts with among others G.I. Jill playing the top recordings as requested by servicemen around the world during WW II. Every episode has a few tunes and some nice messages for the soldiers, a real request programme. I have also added 16 episodes of 'Sound Off', another WW2 15 minute long music request programme.
20.G.I. Journal & Mailcall (nearly 20 hours) With top-name talent like Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Edward Bergen, Jack Benny and many others, GI Journal was an exceptional musical-variety series that entertained soldiers abroad during WWII. 12 half hour episodes of G.I.Journal, but I also added 17 half hour episodes of Mail Call. Shows broadcasted from the US and send to the soldiers at the front, these two programmes are full with music with comedy sketches inbetween.
21.Soldiers &Treasury Star Parade (nearly 4.5 hours) Soldiers of the Press: The United Press had War Correspondents in nearly all the theaters of action throughout the War, and these shows are dramatic capsules of their "on-the-scene" eye witness accounts.Treasury Star Parade: Created by the US Treasury Department to stimulate sales of war bonds, the series starred top-name talent such as E.G. Robinson and many others who donated their time and 15-minute performances to the war cause.
22.Churchill (over 20 hours!) His speeches were famous among friends and enemies. I have collected over 50 of his most famous broadcasts in this download. I have also added his memoirs as he recorded them himself.
23.French Music (over 6 and a half hours of music) 130 populair French songs and tunes from the 1930s and 1940s. The music the French and English soldiers would have listened to during the 'phoney war' and the music that would welcome the German soldiers into France. The tunes you could have heard all over France (and other occupied countries) right up to the liberation.
24.The Spanish Civil War (Over 2 hours of music and radio broadcasts) 54 propaganda and marching songs from the Spanish civil war, both sides are represented, even the international armies and the Germans. Also 13 amazing pieces of broadcasts from the war, propaganda, speeches, news reports. Quite interesting stuff to listen to, perfect to play from a radio at your Spanish Civil War display.
25.Black Propaganda (nearly 5 hours!) I have collected some very interesting examples of Black Propaganda, programmes made by the Axis for the Allied soldiers, trying to confuse them and undermine their morale. Listen to Axis Sally, Lord Haw Haw and Orphan Ann, hear them talk to the Allied soldiers, hear them give the German view of the news, hear them read out loud letters from Allied POW's or interviews with them.
26.Ambient frontline Sound - IMPROVED! This Frontline Ambient Soundfile will help you create a more realistic frontline atmosphere for your display. Use it in combination with a sound system or some hidden speakers and you will find yourself right at the front. I have created 3 versions, the original one has planes flying over and big explosions, the second has the planes removed and the third hasnt got any planes or explosions. You get 19 minutes of background warfare in stereo for 5 euros
27.Radio Ostfront (over 2 and a half hours of broadcast) Imagine the scene, German soldiers are listening to a small radio somewhere at the Eastfront. A broadcast from home, German propaganda, music, sometimes difficult to hear, is the transmission losing strength? Slowly but surely the radio broadcast becomes worse and worse... is that russian they hear? Finally the German broadcast is pushed from the air by a Russian broadcast. The Red army is coming closer, bringing with them speeches, propaganda and lots of music.
28.Kino (over 8 and a half hours of music) Want even more German hits from the 1930s and 1940s? Lets go to the cinema! In these dark days the movies were filled with songs and people loved them. They couldnt get enough of seeing their favorite moviestars and listen to the songs. These songs were also played on the radio and many of the stars became household names. This file consists of 177 songs from the movies, known and loved by all.
29.Feindpropaganda (nearly 7 hours of unique material) During the war the Allies broadcasted tons of propaganda into the German Reich, although it was forbidden to listen to these stations countless Germans couldnt help wanting to hear them. I've found some rare original broadcasts from Radio America, The BBC, Radio Moscow and even some German resistance broadcasts. Hear them talk about the murdering of Jews, the bombing of Dresden, the battle for Berlin.
30.Harmonists (over 7.5 hours of great songs and rare material) In the 1920s, 1930s and during the war a craze captured Germany, the people couldnt get enough of so called Harmonists. Groups of men singing lovely songs in harmony. The most famous were of course the 'Comedian Harmonists' who were disbanded when they were forced to fire their Jewish singers. But there were many more bands, listen to their songs, some rare recordings from movies, familiar tunes from a bygone era.
31.Kriegsweinacht 1940 (over 1.5 hours of christmas joy... and propaganda) It's Christmas 1940, all across Europe German soldiers turn on their radios to listen to the famous 'Ringsendung' of Christmas. During a 'live' broadcast troops from every front would call in to wish the listeners a merry christmas. When you download this file you will be able to listen to such a broadcast, hear soldiers share their greetings, listen to music and songs.
32.An American Christmas (over 22 hours of Christmas in America) In the 1930's and 1940's Christmas in America was centered around the radio. Famous stars came together to bring amazing shows to the public sitting under the christmas tree or later somewhere at the front. I have collected 43 special American christmas broadcasts from the years 1933-1944. 25 of these broadcasts are from the years when America was involved in the war. Most of these shows are half an hour long, lots of comedy, music and fun.
33.A wartime Christmas (2 hours of wartime international christmas) Christmas has always been a special time of year, especially in time of war. All sides of the warfaring nations made special broadcasts for their troops, always to boost morale, often filled with propaganda. Listen to allied and axis troops celebrating Christmas. And because its always almost Christmas this radiofile costs only 2.50 Euros
34. This is the BBC (nearly 2 hours British 1930's broadcasts) Imagine the scene, sitting in your favorite smoking chair with a cigar and the Times while listening to the wireless. Listen to some of the most famous voices of radio, laugh at some of the best British comedy of this era. Sketches, songs, Radio Beloni and all sorts of unique and rare bits of radio history. 64 pieces of wireless broadcasts from before the war that will instantly transport you back in time.
35.War of the worlds The War of the Worlds was an episode of the American radio drama anthology series Mercury Theatre on the Air. The live, 60 minute broadcast, presented mostly as a series of news bulletins, frightened many listeners into believing that an actual Martian invasion was in progress. There was public outcry against the episode, but it launched Welles to great fame. Welles's adaptation is possibly the most successful radio dramatic production in history
36.FDR (over 3 hours of speeches and talks) Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882 – April 12, 1945), often referred to by his initials FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States. Elected to four terms in office, he served from 1933 to 1945, and is the only U.S. president to have served more than two terms. FDR became also famous for making regular radio broadcasts known as 'fireside talks'. Enjoy 51 famous and less famous broadcasts troughout FDR's career from 1933 up to 1945.
37.Blondie (nearly 6.5 hours of American broadcasts) Blondie is a popular comic strip created by Murat Bernard "Chic" Young and syndicated by King Features Syndicate. It has been published in newspapers since September 8, 1930. The success of the comic strip led to a long-run Blondie film series (1938-1950) and a popular Blondie radio program (1939-1950). Now you can enjoy 14 episodes of this American radio program from 1939-1945.
38.Command Performance (over 13 hours of original broadcasts) Command Performance was the ultimate entertainment show made during ww2 and to be sent overseas to support the troops at the front. From March 1942 onwards, every week a 30 minute episode was made with some of the most famous stars. Enjoy 24 minute episodes from may 1942 to march 1945, most are about 30 minutes, some holiday specials longer.
39.Jack Benny (over 57 hours of hilarious comedy) Jack Benny was an American comedian, vaudeville performer, and radio, television, and film actor. He was one of the biggest stars in classic American radio. He made countless of shows that made America laugh, now you can enjoy the programmes he made during those dark days. I have gathered 94 (!) wartime episodes, each over 20 minutes long! In total, this radiofile will keep you close to your wireless for over 43 hours!
40.Swing Verboten (over 10 hours of fantastic music) From its very beginning the Nazi movement tried to fight Jazz, Swing, 'decadent', 'black' and American and British band style music and everything that went with it, they lost the battle. I have collected 217 songs made in Germany in the years 1923 to 1944, many of these songs the Nazi's would have hated and would have tried to suppress. The German people loved the music, German soldiers listened to it at the front, boys and girls secretly danced to it.
41.Biggest Radio Hits (over 13 hours of fantastic music) I have collected some of the biggest hits from the 20's and 30's, the music the WW2 generation grew up with. 218 songs that you could have heard on the wireless, in the dance halls and on the gramophone players all over the west. Songs like Begin the Beguine, Bei Mir Bist du Schön, Cheek to cheek, Tea for two, Pennies from heaven and many more. Artists like the Andrew Sisters, All Bowlly, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Fred Astaire etc.
42.Music of the First World War (over 7 hours of music from 1914-1918) This is a collection of tunes from the Great War, marches, songs, etc. They are original recordings so some of these are of lesser quality then you may be used to. Regardless, its interesting to hear this songs from another war. 151 songs, marches and tunes in several languages.
43.Occupied Holland, 1943 (a 9.5 hours long recreated broadcast) I have recreated a broadcast in occupied Holland around 1943. Music, speeches, news, its all there. No American or English music, just lots of Dutch, French and of course German music. And wherever they can the Germans and the Dutch Nazi's try to sneek in some nazi propaganda. Some of the music you hear sounds very swingy, this could cause trouble for the artists afterwards!
44.A year in sound, 1939 (over 18 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
45.A year in sound, 1940 (over 18 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
46.A year in sound, 1941 (over 15 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
47.A year in sound, 1942 (over 14 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
48.A year in sound, 1943 (over 24 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
49.A year in sound, 1944 (over 14 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
50.A year in sound, 1945 (over 20 hours of music and radio broadcasts) I have collected music and radio broadcasts from a single year, a diverse collection from several countries. Start or expand your own collection, perhaps even create some radiofiles yourself, or simply enjoy these gems of history. There are so many files that you will have to download it all in two parts.
51.Another American Christmas (over 22 hours of music and radio broadcasts) Its that time of the year again, Christmas is around the corner! Once more I have collected a great bunch of old American christmas shows, just put them on while you are unpacking your presents or enjoy them even more while trying not to fall asleep in your trench covered in snow.
52.Battle of the Bulge Not yet finished... nuts!
53.Radio Moscow Not yet finished comrade!
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