The War Of The Worlds 1934

The Martians arrive in Birmingham, the workshop of the world.

The Martians converge on Birmingham and something new is on the ground.

The clouds gather. The power of our world, is now theirs.

The War Of The Worlds 1934 - Flight of the 37s As the Tripods have gathered to destroy the power stations, they've also made themselves a target. The RAF and Operation Gauntlet make their first attempt to fight back.

The War Of The Worlds 1934 - Black Out The Martian Tripods descend upon the power station, heat ray at the ready. Mankind is about to be thrust into the dark ages once again.

We now break from our usual programming for a special broadcast This is an urgent news bulletin. The Martian Tripods, that emerged from the fallen cylinders have now begun to move and are approaching the following locations. Please pay attention. Creekmouth in Barking and Dagenham Bradford, Huddersfield and Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire Wallsend, Tyne and Wear Liverpool in the North West Derby and Nottingham in the East Midlands Longford and Birmingham in the West Midlands Deptford in Greater London Ironbridge in Shropshire Stouport Worchester Portsmouth Hampshire Other Martian Tripods are still on the move and exact destinations are yet to be determined. The Directorate of Military Operations and Intelligence have issued a statement declaring that the suspected targets are high capacity power stations. Their trajectory has been tracked and show a direct pathway to the installations. If the Martians are successful in their attack, they will cripple key infrastructure and plunge major cities into darkness. Military operations from the air are being planned, and it is suggested that if you live anywhere within a five mile radius of the power stations in the listed areas, that you evacuate immediately and head either into nearby towns or country villages. Local halls, churches and schools are being advised to open their doors and welcome travellers from the surrounding areas. The military are expecting significant collateral damage from their inland attacks on the Tripods, and the statement reads that it is unavoidable. Within hours or days, you may not hear another radio broadcast if power is lost, but we shall continue to broadcast for those that remain with electricity. But in the event that you lose communications, do all you can to stay calm, avoid panic, and help one another through this difficult time. Prime Minister McDonald is resolute that we shall see victory in the face of the attacks and has turned all attention to the matter. Other countries across the world are also facing the Martian threat, but news is difficult to gather at this current time. Local police forces are being handed guidelines to maintain basic supply lines should the fighting escalate. So look to your local enforcement for information and direction. We pray for your safe keeping, . And now for the sounds of Ruby Newman and his Orchestra Ruby Newman and his Orchestra - My Silent Love (1932)

Prime Minister, Mr Ramsey MacDonald addresses the nation. A film that was made to be sent to theatres across the country.

Newsreel - The Martians leave a trail of devestation after the black smoke clears to reveal hundreds of bodies. The Tripods are on the move. The Air Force is gearing up.

Reporter Richard Davis describes the events that unfolded since the cylinder opened on the common in South Yorkshire.

First there was one, and now there are many. The tripods begin to converge, ready for their offensive. All we can do is watch and cower.

The British Army deploy a small group of Vickers Mk2 Tanks to slay the Tripod. A tentative first test to gauge effectiveness.

10-01-35 Urgent! - Military on high alert & brought to readiness. Mass civilian casualties reported. Attributed to -giant machine with "heat ray". Heavy artillery deployed. Communications encountering difficulties. Orders to follow.

The Cylinder Opens

15-12-1934 /Site Report - Capt. Byrne Meteor burned for 2 days. Casing appears to have crumbled. Metal interior revealed. Looks like a cylinder. Strange sounds reported. Deep rumbles. Shaking ground. Sulphur in the air. Object cooling. Fire is under control. Awaiting orders.

12-12-1934 We watched, as the stars fell from the sky. First one. Then many. A shower of light, piercing the veil and entering in upon our world. At first we watched with a sense of excitement. But as more came down, that feeling seemed to change into a kind of foreboding.

20-12-1934 Radio Broadcast On site at the South Yorkshire impact site with Richard Davis. A strange sound is reported from the meteor that seems cyclical in nature.