World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Educational film showing the events leading up to World War Two, and their effects on the U.S.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Soviet troops on parade in Red Square with bayonets fixed to rifles. Joseph Stalin (Josef Stalin) with Vyacheslav Molotov.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Russia invades Finland. Soviet tank in snowy area. Bodies lying in snow.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering strolling in shady woods.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Artillery guns poking from ground at French Maginot Line. French troops walking behind big wall. French troops jogging through fort gate.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
England. Battleship smoking. Working class family digging an air raid shelter in their garden. Woman buying something in shop w/ sign about ration books.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
United States. American flag on flagpole. Old couple listens to radio at home. Men listening to radio in country store.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
United States. Cargo shipping, boats being loaded (limited aid to Europe).
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Anti-war sentiment (isolationism) in USA. Senator Hiram Johnson (R California). Charles Lindbergh speaking at rally. Representatives in hall at Capitol.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
September 21, 1939. President Franklin D Roosevelt (FDR) addressing Congress in extraordinary session changes in neutrality law. I have asked the Congress to reassemble in extraordinary session in order that it may consider and act on changes in our neutrality law. Capitol Dome. Legislators in House and in committee, deciding on Cash and Carry basis for war materials.
World War II: Prologue U.S.A.
Stacks of cargo on docks and trains for Allies in Europe.