1943 - In this Frank Capra documentary, animation is used to why Russia is considered valuable to attempted invaders.
1943 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Adolf Hitler's plan for world domination is mapped out (narrated by Walter Huston).
1941 - In this Frank Capra documentary, German forces occupy Greece (narrated in 1943).
An Old First Map of Piri Reis on Parchment in Candle Light
1941 - In this Frank Capra documentary narrated by Walter Huston, Japanese envoy Saburo Kurusu signs the Tripartite Pact with Italy and Germany, and an animated map shows Italy and Japan's plans for global conquest (narrated in 1942).
An Old First Map of Piri Reis on Parchment in Candle Light
1945 - In this documentary directed by Frank Capra, animation is used to show how the Axis powers came to dominate much of Asia and Europe, and how America did not seem well-equipped to fight them off (narrated by Walter Huston).
1942 - In this Frank Capra documentary narrated by Walter Huston, animation is used to show Japan's invasion of Manchuria.
1944 - In this Frank Capra documentary, animation is used to show how Japan could hope to conquer the considerably larger nation of China.
1942 - In this Frank Capra documentary narrated by Walter Huston, an animated map shows the Nazis' plans for European conquest, and Admiral Yamamoto addresses Japanese sailors to inspire them to invade America (narrated in 1942).
1943 - In this Frank Capra documentary, animation is used to show how the Nazis planned to use the Luftwaffe to take Britain.
1944 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Japan's plan for global conquest is outlined in the Tanaka Memorial.
1937 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Japanese forces attack the USS Panay, an American gunboat on the Yangtze River outside Nanjing (narrated in 1944).
1949 - In this animated film, Florida's warm weather is comically depicted and a big fish boxes a fisherman.
1939 - In this Frank Capra documentary narrated by Walter Huston, German and Russian military leaders confer in a conquered Poland (narrated in 1943).
1930s - In this Frank Capra documentary, Hitler makes his desire to conquer Russia known and German troops are seen marching (narrated in 1943).
1944 - In this Frank Capra documentary, soldiers of China's National Revolutionary Army line up on the Great Wall of China and an animated map shows how Japanese forces are trying to take Changsha.
1940 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Hitler is seen planning military operatives against Russia with his generals (narrated in 1943).
1948 - In this animated film, pioneers settle Texas and become rangers.
1942 - In this Frank Capra documentary, German soldiers occupy more and more land on their way to Stalingrad, Russia (narrated in 1943).
1945 - In this animated film, comedy is employed to show how American soldiers returning from war are adjusting to civilian life, including reference to the baby boom.
1945 - In this animated film, the Statue of Liberty salutes American soldiers as they return home and people hurry to board ships bound for world tours.
An Old First Map of Piri Reis on Parchment in Candle Light
An Old First Map of Piri Reis on Parchment in Candle Light
1942 - In this Frank Capra documentary, the Caucasus mountain ranges and Stalingrad are shown as desirable targets for the Nazis (narrated in 1943).
An Old First Map of Piri Reis on Parchment in Candle Light
1941 - In this documentary directed by Frank Capra, Japan invades Indochina and puts its sights on Russia (narrated by Walter Huston in 1945).
1959 - In this animated adaptation of Treasure Island, Jim Hawkins meets Long John Silver as the crew readies the ship.
1942 - In this Frank Capra documentary narrated by Walter Huston, American factories are converted into war plants, and American soldiers are seen on the march.
1940 - In this Frank Capra documentary, British soldiers play the piano and billiards before an air raid siren goes off at night (narrated in 1943).
1948 - In this animated film, people travel to California during the gold rush on foot, by covered wagon, ship, and train.
1940 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Hitler meets with his generals to discuss taking on Britain (narrated in 1943).
1945 - In this documentary directed by Frank Capra, an unfolding map of America shows the diverse landscapes of the country and a wagon train moves west (narrated by Walter Huston).
1943 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Russian and German military strategies are compared.
1944 - In this Frank Capra documentary, China's diverse landscapes from the Gobi Desert to the Himalayas and Yangtze River are shown.
1943 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Genghis Khan's domination of the 13th century world is likened to Hitler's desire to dominate the 20th century (narrated by Walter Huston).
1940 - In this Frank Capra documentary, Hitler meets with Goering in Berchtesgaden to discuss attacking London (narrated in 1943).
antique paper map guide animation
1960 - In this animated film, Native Americans are friendly towards Christopher Columbus who continues his travels searching for India.
1959 - In this animated film, Greek soldiers try to fight their way into Troy where Helen is being held.
1960 - In this animated film, Christopher Columbus sings about his belief that the world is round, shocking people.
1941 - In this Frank Capra documentary, the Luftwaffe and German army begin an attack on Russia (narrated in 1943).
1940s - People visit an exhibit on geography for the future at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
1941 - In this animated film criminals draw a plan to dig their way out of prison, not realizing they're writing on the back of a pardon.
1930s - In this Frank Capra documentary, the Great Wall of China is highlighted as having effectively kept out invaders in ancient times, and Japanese forces must get creative to conquer the country in WWII (narrated in 1944).
Adventurous couple exploring with route maps
1930s - In this Frank Capra documentary, Chinese evacuees from Shanghai and other cities begin to build up Chungking as a new capital (narrated in 1944).
1937 - In this Frank Capra documentary, bustling city life in Shanghai is seen, including international troops stationed in the foreign settlement of the city, which the Japanese try to overthrow (narrated in 1944).