Prelude to War
The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies
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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
0 hr 53 min
Collection
Why We Fight
Genre
Documentary, War
Status
Released
Release Data
1942-05-27
Produced By
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department