Frank Capra's - Why We Fight DVD Set (Full Frame, Anniversary Edition)

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In December 1941, a hesitant America was forced into World War II by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This award winning series, created by legendary director Frank Capra, was sponsored by the US Government to help explains its "official war policy." These films were required viewing for the armed forces and were also widely shown in civilian theaters. Considered classic examples of wartime propaganda, they feature masterful editing, classical music and skillful narration all blended together to hammer home their patriotic message. 2 DVD Set includes "Frank Capra's - Why We Fight, Vol. 1" and "Frank Capra's - Why We Fight, Vol. 2" "Frank Capra's - Why We Fight, Vol. 1" contains "Prelude To War," "The Nazis Strike," "Divide And Conquer" and "The Battle Of Britain." "Prelude To War" - This program describes the events leading up to World War II. It shows the development of fascism in Italy, Germany and Japan, along with the beginning of Japanese aggression in China. "The Nazis Strike" - In this program, Hitler's rise to power and preparations for war are shown along with Germany's bloodless conquest of Austria and Czechoslovakia. When the blitzkrieg rolls into Poland, the curtain rises on World War II in Europe. "Divide And Conquer" - Portrayed are the invasions of Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium and France. As the British Army is evacuated, Hitler prepares for the invasion of England. "The Battle Of Britain" - Watch the heroic defense of England's cities by the Royal Air Force during the blitz. Hitler's Luftwaffe is defeated and the Germans turned back for the first time during the war. "Frank Capra's - Why We Fight, Vol. 2" contains "The Battle Of Russia," "The Battle Of China" and "War Comes To America." "The Battle Of Russia" - In this program, the history of Russia is reviewed. Its valiant defense against the Nazi invasion is shown climaxing at Stalingrad with Germany's humiliating defeat.