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Though their defenses were sound, German tactics were incomparable in land combat and the ruthlessness of their assaults were something that no armed nation had to face before. Circumventing the heavily fortified Maginot Line though the previously thought impenetrable Ardennes Forest and simultaneously stressing the reserve armies to their max, France and Britain were forced to retreat and the nation fell shortly afterwards. Most propaganda seeks to uplift our spirits against the enemy, but this one is unique.

It factually deconstructs the fall of France in such a way that almost idolizes the Nazi war machine - a warning not to take the enemy lightly in these trying times. Very well done. The third part of the Why We Fight series aimed at reminding if not educating the American public about how the United States got involved in World War II and the nation's allies in the fight. This section focuses on the war in Europe from the fall of Poland through the fall of France.

While the early focus is on how the Nazis make reassurances and then fail to keep them, the most fascinating aspects are the early war footage provided, particularly for me of the German invasion of Norway--something rarely mentioned, much less shown--and the detailed analysis by a U.

Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Where to watch. Directors Frank Capra Anatole Litvak. Arthur L. William Lava.

Studio The War Department. Genres war documentary. Upgrade to remove ads. Tell me about Pro. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Army Special Service Division. Produced by the U. This is a remasterd version encoded for Apple TV.

Stimson, is quoted to create trust with the audience: "the purpose of these films is to give factual information as to the causes, the events leading up to our entry into the war and the principles for which we are fighting. The effective application of sight and sound to convey and command. The narration describes the German tactic for offensive warfare and the Soviet defense in depth. Reviews 0. Add to Basket Add to Wishlist. View basket Checkout.

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