Why We Fight: Prelude to War
First aired on May 27, 1942
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Genres: Documentary, 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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Walter Huston | Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling | Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Frank Capra | Director
Anatole Litvak | Director
