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Why we fight a series of seven information films

Title
Why we fight [videorecording] : a series of seven information films / produced by the Special Service Division, Army Service Forces, cooperatiion with the U.S. Army Signal Corps ; [directed by Frank Capra].
Publication
Oak Forest, Ill. : MPI Home Video, [c1984]

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v. 7Moving imageRequest in advance *UGS-945 [Video] v. 7Offsite
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Additional Authors
  • Capra, Frank, 1897-1991
  • United States. Army. Signal Corps.
  • United States. Army Service Forces. Special Service Division.
  • MPI Home Video (Firm)
Description
7 videocassettes (423 min.) : sd., b&w; 1/2 in.
Summary
In these films, Frank Capra directed a series to explain the necessity of the Second World War to the American people. Often using film footage from enemy sources, the series is a compelling contemporary document of how motion pictures can be used as propaganda for the purpose of arousing a nation to fight.
Alternative Title
  • Prelude to war.
  • Nazis strike.
  • Divide and conquer.
  • Battle of Britain.
  • Battle of Russia.
  • Battle of China.
  • War comes to America.
Subjects
Note
  • "MP 1072"; "MP 1073"; "MP 1074"; "MP 1075"; "MP 1076"; "MP 1077"; "MP 1078"
  • Originally produced between 1942-1944.
System Details (note)
  • VHS.
Contents
Vol. 1. Prelude to war -- Vol. 2. The Nazis strike -- Vol. 3. Divide and conquer -- Vol. 4. The Battle of Britain -- Vol. 5. The Battle of Russia -- Vol. 6. The Battle of China -- Vol. 7. War comes to America.
Call Number
*UGS-945
OCLC
26756009
Title
Why we fight [videorecording] : a series of seven information films / produced by the Special Service Division, Army Service Forces, cooperatiion with the U.S. Army Signal Corps ; [directed by Frank Capra].
Imprint
Oak Forest, Ill. : MPI Home Video, [c1984]
System Details
VHS.
Added Author
Capra, Frank, 1897-1991, film director.
United States. Army. Signal Corps.
United States. Army Service Forces. Special Service Division.
MPI Home Video (Firm)
Added Title
Prelude to war.
Nazis strike.
Divide and conquer.
Battle of Britain.
Battle of Russia.
Battle of China.
War comes to America.
Research Call Number
*UGS-945 [Video]
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