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By BILLY
IN my very first broadcast in January, 1944, over the Mutual Net1 work, I made my prediction about the coming year, and what we could look for in the way of progress in our war with Germany. I very definitely stated that in my opinion the year of 1944 would be a year of progress, great progress, but that January, 1945, would find us still fighting Hitler, more war conscious than ever. This was my forecast, and from it I have never wavered, although I hoped sincerely that I would be proved incorrect.
After we invaded Europe, on "D" Day, June 6th, 1944, and began to make such rapid moves across France, once again optimism ran high, and once again, some of those in high places began to talk of "V-E" Day, the day of Victory in Europe. In fact, you'll doubtless remember, that this kind of talk reached such stages, that plans were actually under way, as to the closing of stores, saloons, etc., when the news came that the war with Germany was over.
Despite these optimistic utterances, however (which I feel had a great deal to do with slowed down efforts on the home front, including the rush to get peace-time jobs), I at no time could agree with these forecasts, as my news programs have very clearly
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indicated. From time to time, I have been criticized by some of my listeners for taking the stand that I did, in the face of statements from some in high places that the day of victory was just around the proverbial corner. I am sure I don't need to name any of these people to whom I refer, as you have heard and read their statements just as I did.
Today, one year later, I still do not foresee a short war in Europe. Although, goodness knows, Fd like to see it end tomorrow, as I have sons in the thick of it, as doubtless you have too.
Now, of course, I knew as you did that we must invade Europe and, frankly, looked for that main invasion to come across the English Channel. However, there was one thing in connection with that invasion I would like to have explained. As you well know, the Allied invasion fleet assembled off the south coast of England ready and waiting for the signal to move. Now, Hitler knew it was there, his reconnaissance planes had brought back that information. So the Germans knew it was there, and they knew why it was there.
Here then was the greatest military target the Germans ever had a chance to hit, and they missed it. WHY? When I put this question to those