

Why We Fight: Prelude to War
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1942-05-27 • 0h 53m
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.
- Directors
- Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak

Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Visit website1942-05-27 • 0h 53m
6.4/10 • 67
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.
- Directors
- Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsWalter Huston
Self - Narrator (voice)
Max Schmeling
Self - German paratrooper (archive footage)
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- English
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- Keywords
- world war ii