CBS World News - April 26th, 1951
April 26th, 1951
CBS World News
"The world today. The Columbia Broadcasting System now presents a summary of the all the important world news today. Reports from CBS correspondents by trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific short wave radio, and the latest developments as received by the Columbia's news room here in New York. Tonight we will be reporting on the latest military events from Europe and the Middle East."
"This is London. The British military has launched a controversial nuclear attack on Moscow's industrial sector. Although the region was producing tanks for the German war effort, it has drawn huge protest from populations from much of the world. Official condemnations have been recieved from the Soviet Union, North Korea, Argentina, Germany, Finland, Sweden and even from the United States. The British government backed up the attack with threats of further nuclear attacks, this time on German cities. Adolph Hitler personally spoke of the attack, calling it a '...crime against humanity of which should not be tolerated by any nation...'. The Soviet response was heavy, and further damaged the already strained relations between them and the Allies. Beria himself called upon Truman to punish the British government and try those responsible for war crimes. Truman responded to such requests as scorn. 'Although I condemn the attacks Britain has committed against Moscow, it was producing to the whim of the German military, and was thus open to attack.'. Commander Feuersturm refused to comment on the situation, stating that he should not involve himself in the political stage, as it would influence his military commitment to the army."
"In Europe, American divisions have launched another offensive against the German armies in central Germany. The thrust, which was launched early this month, was resulted in significant gains. The heavy fighting that took place around the cities of Erfurt and Schweinfurt was decisive and sent the German divisions into disarray. A brief German counter attack on April 7th lasted until the 15th, at which time it was repulsed by stronger American forces. The offensive continued as Allied forces pushed towards Leipzig. A further attack was pressed against Dresden, but was forced back after the exhausted troops failed to secure a foothold around the city."
"In the Middle East, British and Canadian units have continued to push deeper into German lines. They have advanced along the Mediterranean coast, seizing the city of Gaza after a brief battle. American units are advancing from Persia, attacking the rear flanks of the German army in the Middle East."
"In Asia, the Soviet Union has continued to build up troop concentrations above Manchuria. As diplomatic situations deteriorate, there is fear of a potential outbreak of hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union. North Korea has been pressuring the South Korean government to abandon its ties with the United States and unify with the North. The United States has opened all diplomatic avenues to avoid war with the Soviet state. With war weariness beginning to surface and already short on men and material, many doubt the United State's possibilty to sustain a war against both the Soviet Union and the German-led Axis in Europe."
**What a waste of a nuke. Why Moscow?? It is not a national, so I'm not sure if it has the same effect. Besides that, my relations with the Soviet Union have hit -200. I honestly believe it is only a matter of time before war. I'm at a loss of what to do. The Soviets will likely have at least 300 divisions. I have authorized the use of nuclear weapons against Germany if this situation deteriorates anymore.**