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Why We Fight: Prelude to War

1942 · 53 min · Documentary · War

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

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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Creators

Frank Capra — Director · Anatole Litvak — Director

Top cast

Walter Huston portraitWalter HustonSelf - Narrator (voice)Max Schmeling portraitMax SchmelingSelf - German paratrooper (archive footage)Adolf Hitler portraitAdolf HitlerSelf

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