1941-Meet the Enemy
In 1941, Stalin appeals to Russian nationalism to convince millions to take up arms against German invaders, among them a sniper named Lyudmila Pavlichenko who inspires others to fight and survive. In Canada a young woman named Veronica Foster becomes Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl and brings women into t...
| Other Authors: | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2014], c2009.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (43 min.) : sd., col. |
| Series: |
World War II for a New Generation : Love, Hate & Propaganda (Series 1)
Love, Hate & Propaganda, World War II for a New Generation. |
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| Summary: |
In 1941, Stalin appeals to Russian nationalism to convince millions to take up arms against German invaders, among them a sniper named Lyudmila Pavlichenko who inspires others to fight and survive. In Canada a young woman named Veronica Foster becomes Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl and brings women into the workforce. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Allies have the mighty Americans on their side. But for now the Japanese people continue to believe Emperor Hirohito when he tells them Japan is invincible. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 09, 2014. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. World War II Enemies (0:45) -- Awaiting German Attack (2:13) -- Winston Churchill (1:45) -- German Attack (2:37) -- "Keep Calm and Carry On" (1:20) -- British Propaganda Strategy (2:50) -- Bittersweet British Victory (1:44) -- Soviet Snipers (2:37) -- Operation Barbarossa (1:57) -- Russian Nationalist Propaganda (3:53) -- "Leningrad Symphony" (3:03) -- Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl (3:40) -- Canadian Propaganda Strategy (2:42) -- Japanese Propaganda Strategy (3:20) -- Pearl Harbor (2:57) -- Japanese Warrior Cult (3:16) -- Credits: Love, Hate & Propaganda (I): 1941-Meet the Enemy (1:29) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. In 1941, Stalin appeals to Russian nationalism to convince millions to take up arms against German invaders, among them a sniper named Lyudmila Pavlichenko who inspires others to fight and survive. In Canada a young woman named Veronica Foster becomes Ronnie the Bren Gun Girl and brings women into the workforce. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Allies have the mighty Americans on their side. But for now the Japanese people continue to believe Emperor Hirohito when he tells them Japan is invincible. 10 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (43 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
10 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |