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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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.

Orignal Language

en

Duration

53 minutes

Collection

Why We Fight

Genre

Documentary, War

Status

Released

Release Data

1942-05-27

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Production Companies

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

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