Victory Through Air Power

A curious wartime mix of earnest lecture and vivid animation, persuasive and dated, with a serious, patriotic pulse.

Directed by

Clyde Geronimi, H. C. Potter

Genres

Animation, War, Documentary

Starring

Alexander de Seversky, Art Baker

Tagline

There's a Thrill in the Air!

Overview

Based on the book by Major Alexander de Seversky's about his theories of the practical uses of long range strategic bombing. Using a combination of animation humorously telling about the development of air warfare, the film shows de Seversky illustrating his ideas of how air power could win World War II for the Allies.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

War, technology, power, politics

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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