Movie·1942·53 min

Why We Fight: Prelude to War

Name: Why We Fight: Prelude to War
Genre: Documentary, War
Released: 1942-05-27
Duration: 53 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Walter Huston, Max Schmeling, Adolf Hitler

Why We Fight: Prelude to War streams in the US on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and 10 more apps, as of October 6, 2026.

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6.4 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary War

Prelude to War was the first film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, commissioned by the Pentagon and George C. Marshall. It was made to convince American troops of the necessity of combating the Axis Powers during World War II. This film examines the differences between democratic and fascist states.

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