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1942

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Directed by Frank Capra
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Duration

0h 53m

Released

May 27, 1942

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Cast2

  • Walter Huston
  • Max Schmeling

Part ofThe Why We Fight

Includes Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942), Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943), Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944), and War Comes to America (1945).

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