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Prelude to War-and the Nazis Strike

"Prelude to War"/"The Nazis Strike" An historical account of the events of 1931 through 1939 which precipitated the 2nd World War. Includes the Nazi movement, Italy"s conquest of Ethiopia and Japan"s conquest of Manchuria. The second portion examines Hitler"s rise to power using captured enemy film footage. Part of the Hollywood war effort, these documentaries were directed by Frank Capra (IT"S A WONDERFUL LIFE, MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON.)