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"Part five of a propaganda series of seven information films shown to the American G.I. in the 1940s. Originally produced by the United States government for the Morale Services Division which documents the causes and events leading up to World War II and exhorts Americans to support the war effort. The Battle of Russia celebrates the spirit of the long-suffering Soviet people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion threatening their homeland. Tracing their history of war with Germany to the 13th century, it depicts the bitter struggles for Moscow, Kiev, Leningrad, and Stalingrad, and the effects of their winters on would-be conquerors from Napoleon to Hitler."@en
"Russian defense against the Nazi invasion in World War II, climaxing with the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battles of Stalingrad and Leningrad, through the use of film clips."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battles of Stalingrad and Leningrad, through the use of film clips."
"Shows Soviet troops, praised by U.S. Secretary of War Stimson in the prologue, holding back Nazi forces on the outskirts of Moscow & Leningrad; then the Soviets turn the tide of the war by defeating the Germans at Stalingrad."
"Shows Soviet troops, praised by U.S. Secretary of War Stimson in the prologue, holding back Nazi forces on the outskirts of Moscow & Leningrad; then the Soviets turn the tide of the war by defeating the Germans at Stalingrad."@en
"The Nazis march on Russia. The German war machine is stopped at the gates of Moscow. The Russian winter sets in the Germans are defeated in the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
"A look at the war between Germany and Russia in the Second World War, from 1939 to the recapture of Leningrad."
"A look at the war between Germany and Russia in the Second World War, from 1939 to the recapture of Leningrad."@en
"Le peuple russe face à l'envahisseur nazi. Stalingrad."
""The fifth film in the series, Why We Fight, celebrates the spirit of the long-suffering Soviet people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion threatening their homeland. Tracing their history of war with Germany to the 13th century, the film depicts the bitter struggles for Moscow, Kiev, Leningrad and Stalingrad, and the effects of the Russian winters on would-be conquerors from Napoleon to Hitler."--Publisher."
"Explains why previously successful German invasion tactics were thwarted by Soviet tactics of strategic withdrawal and scorched earth. Shows how the Germans were forced to abandon their tanks and fight for each street and house in the cities the Soviets chose to defend."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad."
"View the history of Russia; the people, it's size, resources. Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, climaxing with the crucial battle of Stalingrad, and the Nazis' humiliating defeat."@en
"A compilation of film clips showing the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II and the German assaults on Leningrad and Stalingrad, in particular."@en
"The Nazi armies are halted at the gates of Moscow and Leningrad, and suffer a stunning defeat at the Battle of Stalingrad. The editing of the film resembles Eisenstein. Russian music and footage from feature films augment this tribute to the determination of the Russian people to win their fight against the Nazis."@en
"From the series created by then Major Frank Capra for the U.S. Army during World War II; used to explain the necessity of war to new enlistees and then released for the American public. Part I begins by summarizing unsuccessful attempts at foreign invasion of Russia throughout its history and goes on to show Russian resistance to the Nazi invasion during World War II. Part II focuses on the siege of Leningrad and the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrod."@en
"A documentary showing Hitler's forces and their attacks on Russia during World War II. It shows the victories at Leningrad and Moscow and the defeat at Stalingrad."
"A documentary showing Hitler's forces and their attacks on Russia during World War II. It shows the victories at Leningrad and Moscow and the defeat at Stalingrad."@en
"Details the contribution the Soviet army made to the Allied forces, and how the 'Battle of Russia' was instrumental in winning World War II."@en
"The fifth part of the Why We Fight series begins with an encapsulation of Russian history using clips from actuality and fiction films. The massive Nazi strike against Russia and the complexities of the subsequent campaign are clearly outlined. The heroic defence of the Russian people is lauded. This part is widely regarded as the most successful of the series in the power of its explanation. See Prelude to War for introduction to the series."@en
"Produced during World War II, this film begins with a comprehensive overview of Russian history, then documents the massive Nazi strike on Russia beginning in 1941, stressing the strength of Russia's numbers, the vastness of its territory, and the severity of its climate. Includes exceptional footage of the Siege of Leningrad and the Battle of Stalingrad."
"Pt. 1 begins with a history of invasions of Russia since the 13th century, followed by a discription of its natural resources and peoples. A history of World War II in Europe, including the invasion of Russia, up to December 1941 is given. Pt. 2 shows the attacks on Moscow, Leningrad and Stalingrad and the Russian defense against the Nazis invasion up through 1943."
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad. It begins with a comprehensive description of Russian history using clips from films such as Eisenstein's Alexander Nevsky, and provides a thorough analysis of Russia's size, industry, culture and cities stressing numerical strength, vastness of territory and bitterness of climate."
"Part of the Why We Fight series, this part begins with an encapsulation of Russian history using clips from actuality and fiction films. The massive Nazi strike against Russia and the complexities of the subsequent campaign are clearly outlined. The heroic defence of the Russian people is lauded. This part is widely regarded as the most successful of the series in the power of its explanation. This series was designed to explain the necessity of the Second World War to the American people. Often using film footage from enemy sources, the series is a compelling contemporary document of how motion pictures can be used as propaganda for the purpose of arousing a nation to fight."@en
"Begins with an encapsulation of Russian history using clips from archival documentary and fiction films. The massive Nazi strike against Russia and the complexities of the subsequent campaign are clearly outlined. The heroic defence of the Russian people is lauded. This part is widely regarded as the most successful of the series, Why we fight, in the power of its explanation."@en
"Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II."@en
"With most of Europe under his domination, Hitler now turns eastward, aware that the vast resources of Russia can bolster his strength. Initially successful, the German Army suffers its first major defeat in the Battle of Stanlingrad."@en
"On August, 21, 1939, Hitler broke his treaty with Russia and sent his troops east. His army was victorious in Moscow and Leningrad, but things changed when they reached Stalingrad."@en
"Fifth in the "Why We Fight" series of morale-building documentary films produced during World War II, this film begins with a comprehensive overview of Russian history, then documents the massive Nazi strike on Russia beginning in 1941, stressing the strength of Russia's numbers, the vastness of its territory, and the severity of its climate. Includes exceptional footage of the Siege of Leningrad and the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
"Show the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad."@en
""The fifth film in the series celebrates the spirit of the Russian people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion of their homeland."--Container."
""The fifth film in the series celebrates the spirit of the Russian people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion of their homeland."--Container."@en
"The battle of Russia: Celebrates the spirit of the long-suffering Soviet people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion threatening their homeland. Tracing their history of war with Germany to the 13th century, it depicts the bitter struggles for Moscow, Kiev, Leningrad, and Stalingrad, and the effects of their winters on would-be conquerors from Napoleon to Hitler."
"The battle of Russia explains why previously successful German invasion tactics were thwarted by Soviet tactics of strategic withdrawal and scorched earth. Shows how the Germans were forced to abandon their tanks and fight for each street and house in the cities the Soviets chose to defend. The battle of China depicts Japanese aggression against China before and during World War II. It describes Japan's plans for world conquest and how the Chinese fought back."
"This documentary shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad."@en