Prelude to War

Title: Prelude to War Summary: The official World War II US Government film statement defining the various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought. Directed by: Frank Capra, Anatole Litvak Actors: Production Company: U.S. War Department Release Date: 27 May 1942 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1 This famous propaganda piece, used as a U.S. Army training film in WWII before theatrical release, asks 'why we fight.' The answer compares the 'free' and 'slave' worlds. Included: development of dictatorships in Italy, Germany and Japan, while anti-militarism and isolationism rise in the USA; a look at enemy propaganda; and the first acts of aggression. Walter Huston narrates a combination of archival footage, maps, and other graphics.