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Prelude to War

Why We Fight, 1
Documentaries, 1942, 51 minutes
Prelude to War
Documentaries Classic Films Classic War Films
Frank Capra chronicles the rise of authoritarianism in Germany, Italy and Japan. Learn more about this state-funded film in the series "Five Came Back."
The Documentaries Prelude to War was released in 1942 and lasts 51 minutes. This was the first in the government-sponsored "Why We Fight" series produced to help prepare America for World War II. This Documentaries is Heartfelt.
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This famous propaganda piece, used as a U.S. Army training film in WWII before theatrical release, asks 'why we fight.' The answer compares the 'free' and 'slave' worlds. Included: development of dictatorships in Italy, Germany and Japan, while anti-militarism and isolationism rise in the USA; a look at enemy propaganda; and the first acts of aggression. Walter Huston narrates a combination of archival footage, maps, and other graphics.
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Actor

Frank Capra (4)

Director

Frank Capra

Audio and subtitles

Audio: English
Subtitles: French;German;Italian;Spanish;English

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