Battle of Brains (1941)
This film illustrates the difference between World War II and the war of 1914, emphasizing the importance of mechanization, and contrasting the mobile tactics with the immobility of trench warfare. The scientific approach, both to problems of military strategy and to new weapons, is all-important. The film shows some of the work done by Canadian scientists to make these weapons as effective as possible.
Director: Stanley Hawes
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: February 14, 1941
Cast
- Lorne Greene - Narrator (voice)
- Adolf Hitler - Self (archive footage)
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stanley Hawes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Battle of Brains about?
- This film illustrates the difference between World War II and the war of 1914, emphasizing the importance of mechanization, and contrasting the mobile tactics with the immobility of trench warfare. The scientific approach, both to problems of military strategy and to new weapons, is all-important. The film shows some of the work done by Canadian scientists to make these weapons as effective as possible.
- Who directed Battle of Brains?
- Battle of Brains was directed by Stanley Hawes.
- Who stars in Battle of Brains?
- Battle of Brains stars Lorne Greene, Adolf Hitler.
- How long is Battle of Brains?
- Battle of Brains has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).