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Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

Film · 1942 · 53 min · Documentary · War

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

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.

Directed by Frank Capra

Starring Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler

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In cinemas27 May 1942
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First release anywhere27 May 1942

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