The World At War Part 1: The Gathering Storm - Global Conflict Documentary (1942)

Witness the dramatic events that plunged the world into its deadliest conflict. "The World At War Part 1"
is a powerful 1942 wartime documentary chronicling the rise of fascism and the outbreak of World War II
across multiple continents. This rare historical film examines the political upheavals, military buildups,
and international tensions of the 1930s that led to global war - from Hitler's rise to power in Germany
to Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia, the Spanish Civil War, Japan's expansion in Asia, and the invasion of
Poland that finally triggered the conflict. Produced during the war itself, this documentary provides a
contemporary perspective on the events that shocked the world and united nations against the Axis powers.
Essential viewing for understanding the origins of WWII and the geopolitical forces that shaped the 20th
century.