Why We Fight

Why We Fight (1942)

Prelude to War

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

52 min★ 7.0 · 2,616 votes

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.

Release date
May 27, 1942
Country of origin
United States

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