Why We Fight

7.0 May 1942

Ended

Overview

Why We Fight is a series of seven documentary films commissioned by the United States government during World War II whose purpose was to show American soldiers the reason for U.S. involvement in the war. Later on they were also shown to the general U.S. public to persuade them to support American involvement in the war.

English

Prelude to War

The official World War II US Government film statement defining the various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought.

May 27, 1942 60m

The Nazis Strike

The official World War II US government account of Nazi international aggression leading up to the British and French declarations of war.

Jan 1, 1943 60m

Divide and Conquer

The World War II US Government account of the European theatre of the war from after the English and French entry to the fall of France.

Jan 1, 1943 60m

The Battle of Britain

The official World War II US government account of Great Britain's stand against the Nazi war machine after the Dunkirk evacuation.

Nov 23, 1943 60m

The Battle of Russia

Documentary revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.

Nov 11, 1943 60m

The Battle of China

The Official World War II US Government account of Chinese defense against Japanese aggression.

Jan 1, 1944 60m

War Comes to America

This entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.

Jun 14, 1945 60m

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