Why We Fight: Prelude to War
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1942-05-27
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.
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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.
Released
1942-05-27
Runtime
53
Director
Frank Capra
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Genres
Documentary
War
Language
English
Production
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
U.S. War Department
