world war ii

Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942)

Poster for Why We Fight: Prelude to 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Frank Capra
  • Profile picture of Walter Huston
    Self - Narrator (voice) Walter Huston
  • Profile picture of Max Schmeling
    Self - German paratrooper (archive footage) Max Schmeling

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