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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Synopsis

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.

Documentary, History, War

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Title:
Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Latest releases:
Jan. 1, 1942

Decade:
Years 1940

Country of origin:
Belgium

Duration
52mn

Genres
Documentary, History, War

Actors
Walter Huston, Max Schmeling

Source:
Public Domain via Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons)
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