Why We Fight

Name: Why We Fight
Released: 1942-05-27T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Seven propaganda films produced by the U.S. War Department were used to inspire duty, patriotism and commitment in soldiers serving in World War II.

1942 · 52m

EPISODE 1

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.
EPISODE 2

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.
EPISODE 3

Divide and Conquer

The WWII U.S. Government account of the European theatre of the war, from after the entrance of the English and French through to the fall of France.
EPISODE 4

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.
EPISODE 5

The Battle of Russia

This fifth entry in the "Why We Fight" series reveals the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in World War Two.
EPISODE 6

The Battle of China

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