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
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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