Frank Capras World War II - Why We Fight (Box Set)

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In December 1941, a hesitant America was forced into WWii by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This award-winning series, created by legendary director Frank Capra, was sponsored by the US Government to help explain its 'official war policy'. These films were required viewing for the armed forces and were also widely shown in civilian theatres. Considered classic examples of wartime propaganda, they feature masterful editing, classical music and skillful narration blended together to hammer home their patriotic message. Features Prelude to War, The Nazis Strike, Divide and Conquer, The Battle of Britain, The Battle of Russia, The Battle of China and War Comes to America.

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