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An early science fiction invasion novel (or novella), '''''The War of the Worlds''''' ([[1898]]), by [[H.G. Wells]], describes the fictional turn of the [[19th century|nineteenth century]] invasion of [[Earth]] by [[alien]]s, from [[Mars]], who use [[laser]]-like Heat-Rays, chemical weapons (the Black smoke), mechanical three-legged "fighting machines," and crab-like handling-machines. After defeating the resistance, the [[Martians]] devastate much of south-eastern [[England]], including [[London]], before being unexpectedly killed by terrestrial [[disease]]s, to which they have no immunity. The first novel about an invasion from another world, Wells' story greatly influenced ''[[Doctor Who]]'', as well as the entire science fiction genre. In particular, the tentacled Martians in their war machines which fire death rays may be a precursor to the [[Dalek]]s.
'''''The War of the Worlds''''', a [[1898]] novel by [[H.G. Wells]], described the [[alien invasion|invasion]] of [[Earth]] by [[Martian]]s using three legged war machines or "tripods".


[[The Master]] is seen reading ''The War of the Worlds'' while holding [[the Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant|Jo]] prisoner in "[[Frontier in Space]]." [[Orson Welles]]' [[1938]] [[radio]] broadcast of ''The War of the Worlds'' plays a major part in the [[Eighth Doctor]] [[Big Finish]] [[List of Audio Stories#Big Finish Audio Dramas|Audio Drama]], "[[Invaders from Mars]]."
Wells' experiences of witnessing interplanetary war alongside [[Sixth Doctor|the Doctor]] may have vaguely inspired his novel. ([[DW]]: ''[[Timelash (TV story)|Timelash]]'')


[[The Master]] is seen reading ''The War of the Worlds'' while holding [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant|Jo]] prisoner ([[DW]]: ''[[Frontier in Space]]'').
[[Orson Welles]]' [[1938]] [[Halloween]] broadcast of a [[radio]] play adaptation ''The War of the Worlds'' convinced certain members of the [[America]]n population that [[Mars]] had reallly invaded. ([[BFA]]: ''[[Invaders from Mars]]'')
In the [[Land of Fiction]], the Master materialized tripods in order to use heat rays against his enemies. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Character Assasins]]'')
==Behind the Scenes==
Wells' ''The War of the Worlds'', the first major novel of alien invasion and possibly the first to try to realistically envision [[alien]] life, inspired future [[science fiction]] to a great degree, up to and including ''[[Doctor Who]]''. The [[Dalek]]s have a certain similiartity to Wells' Martians.


== External Links ==
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== External Links ==
*[http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/36 War of the Worlds at Project Gutenberg]
*[http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/36 War of the Worlds at Project Gutenberg]
*[http://marstimes.blogspot.com/2005/10/doctor-who-goes-to-mars-with-orson.html Doctor Who Goes to Mars (with Orson Welles)]
*[http://marstimes.blogspot.com/2005/10/doctor-who-goes-to-mars-with-orson.html Doctor Who Goes to Mars (with Orson Welles)]


 
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Revision as of 02:56, 21 February 2007

The War of the Worlds, a 1898 novel by H.G. Wells, described the invasion of Earth by Martians using three legged war machines or "tripods".

Wells' experiences of witnessing interplanetary war alongside the Doctor may have vaguely inspired his novel. (DW: Timelash)

The Master is seen reading The War of the Worlds while holding the Doctor and Jo prisoner (DW: Frontier in Space).

Orson Welles' 1938 Halloween broadcast of a radio play adaptation The War of the Worlds convinced certain members of the American population that Mars had reallly invaded. (BFA: Invaders from Mars)

In the Land of Fiction, the Master materialized tripods in order to use heat rays against his enemies. (DWM: Character Assasins)

Behind the Scenes

Wells' The War of the Worlds, the first major novel of alien invasion and possibly the first to try to realistically envision alien life, inspired future science fiction to a great degree, up to and including Doctor Who. The Daleks have a certain similiartity to Wells' Martians.

The War of the Worlds


External Links

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