Trifles That Win Wars

Trifles That Win Wars

1943 · 11 min · ★ 8.5

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.

Directed by Harold Daniels · Written by Harry Poppe Jr.

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