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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Cast
Walter HustonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Max SchmelingSelf - German paratrooper (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- Why We Fight
Production
- War Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry
- U.S. War Department
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