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1938 was a turning point in the histories of Europe and the media. When Hitler annexed Austria and then turned his attention to Czechoslovakia, radio was at the heart of events. Battle for the Airwaves looks at the Munich crisis as it was played out on the radio stations of Czechoslovakia, Germany, Britain and the United States, and reveals just how central a role radio played in the run-up to the Munich Agreement and beyond... Munich was a fateful step in the road to World War Two; it also marked the beginning of the age of the electronic media.
This book investigates the pivotal role of radio broadcasting during the 1938 Munich Crisis. It examines how radio stations in Czechoslovakia, Germany, Britain, and the United States shaped public perception and influenced events leading up to and following the Munich Agreement. The work highlights 1938 as a critical juncture for both European history and the development of electronic media, marking a significant step on the path to World War Two.
The book positions the 1938 Munich Crisis as a critical moment where radio broadcasting played a central role in shaping international events and public opinion. It suggests that this period marked a significant transition into the era of electronic media. The analysis focuses on how radio stations across different nations contributed to the discourse surrounding the crisis and its eventual resolution.
Page Count:
223
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Radioservis
ISBN-10:
8086212793
ISBN-13:
9788086212791
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