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Release Date:
27 May 1943 (USA) more
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Your boy wants you to see it!
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The official World War II US Government film statement defining the various enemies of the Allies and why they must be fought. full summary | add synopsis
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Won Oscar. Another 2 wins more
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Oscar Returned To The Army
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A great look at American propaganda more (10 total)

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Max Schmeling ... German paratrooper
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Also Known As:
Why We Fight, 1 (USA) (series title)
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Runtime:
53 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Featured in Warner at War (2008) (TV) more
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BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC more

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A great look at American propaganda, 9 November 2002
Author: Cookie003 from St. Catharines, Ontario

This film is a great opening to the entire series convincing and American public why they are entering WW II. This film shows the viewer much more about American ideals right after the events of Dec 7th 1942.

Some of the language is a little hard to handle and the overt nature makes the viewer laugh more than once, its great to look at old training videos as the try and instill a sense of pride in America and hate over the enemy. Recommended viewing for anyone looking into WW II propaganda, also used as a good counter argument to Triumph of the Will.

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