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keywords: war, combat, world war two, wwII, isolationism, germany, japan, italy, military, why we fight, frank capra |
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Directed By: FRANK CAPRA |
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Synopsis: Part of Capra's "Why We Fight" series, volume 1. This famous documentary is a compact look at events from 1931 to 1939 leading up to World War II. The film was used as a U.S. Army training film before it's theatrical release and addresses the question of "why we fight"... (read more) |
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Information: 1942 53 min BW |
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The answer compares the "free" and "slave" worlds. The free world of the allied nations honors life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The slave world of the Axis nations honors only tyranny, brutality
and unquestioning obedience to the leader and threatens to envelope the entire planet if the free world
does not make a stand. The world watched the rise of dictatorships in Italy, Germany and Japan, while
anti-militarism and isolationism were on the rise in the USA.
Documents the passage of the first minimum wage bill and enactment of social security. U.S. troops marching in a parade prior to WWII. German troops marching goose step style. Shows a scene of Hitler and Mussolini in a jovial mood. Footage of Chinese troops marching on the Great Wall of China and a scene showing Chiang Kai-Shek. Documents Italys movement of troops through the Suez Canal and invasion of Ethiopia.
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