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Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia

6.919431h 23mMovieDocumentaryWar

The fifth film of Frank Capra's Why We Fight propaganda film series, revealing the nature and process of the fight between the Soviet Union and Germany in the Second World War.

DirectorsFrank Capra·Anatole Litvak
ProducerFrank Capra

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Cast · Directed by Frank Capra

AVAnthony Veiller
Anthony Veiller
Narrator
IA
Ion Antonescu
Self
NCNikolai Cherkasov
Nikolai Cherkasov
Alexander Nevsky
MH
Miklós Horthy
Self
KI
King Boris III
Self
KM
King Michael
Self
AJAlfred Jodl
Alfred Jodl
Self

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Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?

Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is streaming on FlixFling, GuideDoc and Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia on Netflix?

No, Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and GuideDoc.

Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and GuideDoc instead.

Where can I watch Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia for free?

Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?

Yes — Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is followed by Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944) in the Why We Fight.

Is there a prequel to Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia?

Yes — Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943) comes before Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia in the Why We Fight.

Is Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia part of a trilogy?

No — Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia is part of the Why We Fight, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Why We Fight?

There are 7 films in the Why We Fight: Why We Fight: Prelude to War (1942), Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943), Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943), Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944) and War Comes to America (1945).