Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

May 27, 1942 | 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.

Genres

Documentary War

Cast

Naomi Scott

Walter Huston

Naomi Scott

Max Schmeling

Naomi Scott

Adolf Hitler

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