Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943) Blu-ray Guide

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Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943)

Documentary, War • 1h 23m

Overview

The fifth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.

Directors: Frank Capra & Anatole Litvak

Cast: Anthony Veiller, Ion Antonescu, Nikolai Cherkasov, Miklós Horthy, Alfred Jodl, King Boris III, King Michael

3.5

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Format

1080p Blu-ray

External Links

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Length

83 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

The Battle of Russia, The Battle of Russia: The Nazi March Frozen

Last Updated

7 months ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release	US Periscope Blu-ray OOP
Best Video Release	US Periscope Blu-ray OOP https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Why-We-Fight-Blu-ray/87823/%20Otherwise there are DVDs
Format	1080p Blu-ray
Length	83 mins
Type	Movie
Alternative Titles	The Battle of Russia, The Battle of Russia: The Nazi March Frozen
Last Updated	7 months ago
Contributors	vanshady

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