Why We Fight

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Why We Fight • Season 1

7 Episodes

  • Prelude to War
    E1
    Prelude to WarThe official World War II US Government film statement defining the various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought.
  • The Nazis Strike
    E2
    The Nazis StrikeThe official World War II US government account of Nazi international aggression leading up to the British and French declarations of war.
  • Divide and Conquer
    E3
    Divide and ConquerThe 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.
  • The Battle of Britain
    E4
    The Battle of BritainThe official World War II US government account of Great Britain's stand against the Nazi war machine after the Dunkirk evacuation.
  • The Battle of Russia
    E5
    The Battle of RussiaDocumentary revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.
  • The Battle of China
    E6
    The Battle of ChinaThe Official World War II US Government account of Chinese defense against Japanese aggression.
  • War Comes to America
    E7
    War Comes to AmericaThis entry attempts to describe the factors leading up to America's entry into the Second World War.

 

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