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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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“The US government puts the finger on the United Nations' enemies”
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- May 27, 1942
- 53m
- English
- Frank Capra
- Released
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War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures IndustryU.S. War Department
