War II: Total War (1965)
A film record, suitable for schools, of the war years of 1939 to 1945, showing major developments from the rise of Nazism in Germany to the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima. It does not minimize the brutality of war, but shows how this "total war," unlike wars of the past that engaged only the men of the fighting front, involved in varying degree almost every individual of every nation.
Director: William Canning
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: January 1, 1965
Cast
- Stanley Jackson - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Donald Douglas
Editing: Michael McKennirey, Dennis Sawyer
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Canning
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is War II: Total War about?
- A film record, suitable for schools, of the war years of 1939 to 1945, showing major developments from the rise of Nazism in Germany to the first atomic bomb at Hiroshima. It does not minimize the brutality of war, but shows how this "total war," unlike wars of the past that engaged only the men of the fighting front, involved in varying degree almost every individual of every nation.
- Who directed War II: Total War?
- War II: Total War was directed by William Canning.
- Who stars in War II: Total War?
- War II: Total War stars Stanley Jackson.
- How long is War II: Total War?
- War II: Total War has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).