Movie Description

Why We Fight: The Battle of China

(1944)

Overview

The sixth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series illustrates Japan's occupation of China, including Madame Chiang Kai-Shek's stirring address before congress, the rape of Nanking, the great 2,000 mile migration, and Claire Chennault's Flying Tigers.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleWhy We Fight: The Battle of China

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1944-11-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 05m

Production CompaniesWar Activities Committee of the Motion Pictures Industry,U.S. War Department

Genres

  • War
  • Documentary