Episode number 1 of Series “Why we fight”.
First in a series of documentaries made to acquaint soldiers with the causes and events leading up to the U.S.A.’s entry into World War II. This episode concentrates on the threat posed by the rise of German/Italian fascism and Japanese imperialism to world freedom. Narrated by John Huston. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008655
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Biography
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Germany
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Italy
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Fascism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → National socialism
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → United States - History - 1933-1945
History → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)