A Compelling Narrative of Global Conflict and Allied Resolve
About This Footage
The World at War (1942) is a powerful World War II documentary produced by the U.S. Government’s Office of War Information, Bureau of Motion Pictures. Created to rally public support for the war effort, the film provides a sweeping overview of the conflict’s global scale, tracing the rise of Axis powers in Europe and Asia and their aggressive expansion. Through archival footage, maps, and a stirring narration, it portrays the stakes of the war and emphasizes the necessity of Allied unity and determination. The film served as an essential tool in educating the American public about the nature of the Axis threat and the importance of U.S. involvement in securing a democratic future. As both a historical artifact and a propaganda piece, The World at War offers valuable insights into wartime messaging and the mobilization of a nation at war.
Explore Individual Reels & Previews
- The World at War Reel 1: Pearl Harbor and Japan’s Early Aggression
- The World at War Reel 2: Japan, Italy, and Germany’s Expansionist Ambitions
- The World at War Reel 3: From the Spanish Civil War to Poland’s Fall
- The World at War Reel 4: Poland’s Fall and Germany’s Blitzkrieg
- The World at War Reel 5: Belgium’s Fall and the Miracle of Dunkirk
- The World at War Reel 6: France’s Fall and Britain’s Defiance
- The World at War Reel 7: Russian Resistance and America’s Arsenal