Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

Name: Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1942-05-27
Duration: 53 min
Rating: 6.5

"The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies"

Documentary War

Overview

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.

Duration

53 min

Rating

⭐ 6.5 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

May 27, 1942

Languages

English

Production

War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry, U.S. War Department