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1942
  • Documentary
  • History
  • War

Prelude to War

The us government puts the finger on the united nations' enemies
Runtime
0h 53m
Countries
  • US
  • United States
Languages
  • en
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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German paratrooper (archive footage)
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    May 27, 1942
  • Original Language
    English
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  • Production Companies
    • War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry