Why We Fight (WWII Capra Series)

Buy This Item Why We Fight (WWII Capra Series) by Edi Video  Available from Amazon  $14.98  on 11-16-2008     **End of World War II 60th Anniversary Edition** AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY. 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 explain 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. DISC ONE: Prelude to War, The Nazis Strike, Divide and Conquer, and The Battle of Britain. DISC TWO: The Battle of Russia, The Battle of China, and War Comes to America. Reader Reviews As the other reviewer noted, this is not the Eugene Jareki film. I was also linked here and thought it was because of the release date. On the other hand, these DVDs - a two DVD set - include Capra's "Prelude to War". When you watch Prelude to War it is chilling because of the parallels between what Hitler did to take his Germany to war and what has been done here, now, to take the USA to war. My girlfriend and I watched that segment just because of the nostalgic value (We had just watched Strategic Air Command) and were almost in shock by the time it ended. Seriously. See Prelude to War for yourself and see if, intentionally or unintentionally, we aren't following Hitler's playbook verbatim. Right down to the need to monitor our own people. I realize those are strong words but if you see it for yourself you'll know what I mean. These videos were ultra-patriotic films made during WWII. Kind of hard to argue with them over what was right and what was wrong about Hitler's, Himmler's, Goebbel's, etc methods and actions. See for yousrelf. This WWII documentary/propaganda piece speaks volumes to what is happening in this country now. Sadly, it is just as relevent today as it was then, only this time it's happening here. It will scare the hell out of you.

Why We Fight (WWII Capra Series) Available from Amazon Price: $14.98 Updated on 11-16-2008.

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