Why We Fight: Prelude to War

5/27/1942Released

5/27/1942Theatrical

Why We Fight: Prelude to War(1942)

DocumentaryWarRated 53 min.

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.

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

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OriginUnited States of America

Languagesen

CompaniesWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry/U.S. War Department

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