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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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

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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.

Cast

Walter Huston poster

Walter Huston

Self - Narrator (voice)

Max Schmeling poster

Max Schmeling

Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)

Adolf Hitler poster

Adolf Hitler

Self