Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – War Comes to America
War Comes to America (1945) Shows how the pattern of Axis aggression turned the American people against isolationism. Capra’s synopsis:[…]
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Category: Why We Fight – Documentary Series (1942)
Why We Fight is a series of seven documentary films which were commissioned by the United States government during World War II in order to tell U.S. soldiers why their country was involved in the war. Later on, they were also shown to the U.S. public in order to persuade it to support U.S. involvement in the war. #ww2 #history
Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – The Battle of China
The Battle of China (1944) Shows Japanese aggression such as the Nanjing Massacre and Chinese efforts such as the construction[…]
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Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain Depicts Britain’s victory against the Luftwaffe. Capra’s synopsis: “Showing the gallant and victorious defense of Britain[…]
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Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – The Battle of Russia
The Battle of Russia (1943) Part 1 and Part II – shows a history of Russian defense and Russia’s battle[…]
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Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – Divide and Conquer
Divide and Conquer (1943) About the campaign in Benelux and the Fall of France. Capra’s description: “Hitler occupies Denmark and[…]
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Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – The Nazis Strike
The Nazis Strike (1943) Covers Nazi geopolitics and the conquest of Austria, Czechoslovakia and Poland.Capra’s description: “Hitler rises. Imposes Nazi[…]
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Why We Fight (1942) Documentary – Prelude to War
Prelude to War This examines the difference between democratic and fascist states, and covers the Japanese conquest of Manchuria and[…]
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