Anthony Veiller

Here Is Germany

Admin — Mon, 31 Dec 1945 00:00:00 +0000

A “know-your-enemy” propaganda film similar to “Know Your Enemy: Japan” and “My Japan”, films about Japan with the same objective. It contains a history of the prelude to WW II, the death camps and other Nazi war crimes, and commentary on the character of the German people. Directed by Frank Capra, this film is in essentially the same format as his “Why We Fight” series. It was intended to be shown to American troops participating in the invasion and occupation of Germany. But by the time it was ready, events had overtaken it — Germany was already well on its way to falling — so the film was shelved. Although it is readily available for public-domain viewing on the Internet, it has never been widely distributed or shown.

Why We Fight: The Battle of China

Admin — Sat, 01 Jan 1944 00:00:00 +0000

The sixth film illustrates Japan’s occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek’s stirring address before congress, the rape of Naking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault’s Flying Tigers.

Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia

Admin — Fri, 01 Jan 1943 00:00:00 +0000

“The Battle of Russia,” Chapter V of Frank Capra’s “Why We Fight” series, follows the beginning of the end for Adolph Hitler.