The Nazis Strike

"The Nazis Strike" is a 1943 documentary film that delves into the aggressive ambitions of Germany, tracing its roots back to Otto von Bismarck in 1863 and culminating in the Nazi regime's latest incarnation under Adolf Hitler. The film introduces Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda series, highlighting Germany's geopolitical plans to control the world through a "World Island" that encompasses Eastern Europe and Asia. Using propaganda techniques, the film portrays Hitler's plan for conquest, including the invasion of Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland, while also criticizing Britain and France for their appeasement policies. The film concludes with the German invasion of Western Europe, setting the stage for further conflict, as Hitler decides to finish off Britain and France before risking a two-front war.