Monday, March 5, 2012

"The Battle of Russia"

"The Turko-Tatars"



This film shows the history of Russia's involvement in World War II. (The Great Patriotic War) Its valiant defense against the Nazi invasion is shown climaxing at Stalingrad with Germany's humiliating defeat.

During World War Two the legendary director Frank Capra was asked by the U.S. Government to help explain its "official war policy" to the American public via a series of seven propaganda films. These films were viewed by the armed forces and were also widely shown in civilian theaters.

Tatars are mentioned at 11:33!

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