
Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

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.
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942 / 0 hr 53 minPrelude 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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Director
Anatole Litvak
Cast
Walter Huston, Max Schmeling
Producted By
War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
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