Why We Fight: Prelude to War

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1942 PG-13 53m
6.4 /10
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Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Why We Fight: Prelude to War
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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.

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Geronimo1967
26 Oct 2025

Crafted by Frank Capra at the instigation of General Marshall, this is a bit more sophisticated that the usual propaganda exercise Hollywood produced ...

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