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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies

Prelude to War launched Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. The film was designed to persuade American troops that combating the Axis Powers in World War II was necessary, and it examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

Original title
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Genre
Documentary, War
Director
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Cast
Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler
Country
United States of America
Studios
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department
Language
en
Year
1942
Duration
53
Release date
1942-05-27
TMDB
6.400 · 76 votes
Status
Released
Collection
Why We Fight

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