Why We Fight: The Battle of China

Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944)

November 1st, 19441h 5min

War, Documentary
65%

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.


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