UNITED STATES · 1942

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Frank Capra
Classical Hollywood propaganda World War II democracy vs fascism military morale American patriotism
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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.

Year1942
CountryUnited States
DirectorFrank Capra
Why We Fight: Prelude to War poster

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