Why We Fight: Prelude to War
1942
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.
Director:
Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak
Writers:
Julius J. Epstein, Robert Heller, Williband Hentschel
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins total
Production:
N/A
Country:
United States
