Disney Goes to War
It's the year 1944. Imagine sitting in a Navy Vessel, preparing for an invasion of Normandy, with at least 50 men per boat, no less than 10,000 vessels total. There is barely any elbow room, waves crashing against the sides of the boat, tilting it back and forth as feet become soaked from the water on the floor. Nobody is talking. The only sound that is heard is the occasional vomit of a soldier that is seasick and the thundering of the ocean that surrounds the vessel. Stomachs twist in knots as fear of life or death fight through one's mind. Some men are holding pictures of loved ones, some are praying, and some are on the verge of tears as memories of their lives flash through their minds. In hope of finding something to …show more content…
The cartoons that Disney produced during World War II influenced the public and the soldiers to help however they could to get the war over and done with, with the victory in our hands. Disney's short films, "All Together" and "Donald's Decision", were used to show the public about buying war bonds and how it could help win the war. Many people confessed that after watching the family favorites that they were compelled to buy the items that were being advertised not only because they thought it was an important investment but also because their beloved family films had put in the effort to reach out to the public with ways they could help win the war. "Food Will Win the War" was a short that was created to teach the public about victory gardens. The film showed the viewers how to create the gardens, the right way to use them, and what they could do with the extra rations. Another short film that was made to teach the public ways they could help win the war without giving up money is "Out of the Frying Pan and into the Firing Line". This short was created specifically for the cooks of a household. They showed the viewers ways they could save their food grease and give it to their local general store that would, in turn, be used during battle for weapons and other small goods. Not only did the films influence the home front, but also influenced the front lines. Disney had at …show more content…
Disney became a go-to in case the front lines needed a little boost. The propaganda films that were produced at the Disney Studios served as reminders of home and also served as a connection as to what was going on in the war and something the servicemen could relate to it. In the propaganda short, "Fall Out - Fall In", Donald Duck is featured as an American soldier who is marching for an endless amount of time through miserable conditions. Here Donald is pictured carrying a large army bag that holds the necessities while he marches through deserts, rain storms, snow storms, and long nights without any sleep. When he is finally allowed to sleep, he is told to pitch his tent before he can eat with his fellow comrades, but when pitching the tent, he had extreme difficulties and by the time he gets it, it is night. When he tries to fall asleep he hears snoring, random instruments playing and becomes frustrated. This work relates to the endurance, patience, and morale these soldiers need to keep going not only for them to survive but also for their families back home and for their country. When soldiers see this film they automatically relate to it because that is what they are doing, and they recognize the struggles Donald is going through. According to Briner, "When being reminded by all of these short films, they become eager to get the war over with so they can come home, boosting their
It's the year 1944. Imagine sitting in a Navy Vessel, preparing for an invasion of Normandy, with at least 50 men per boat, no less than 10,000 vessels total. There is barely any elbow room, waves crashing against the sides of the boat, tilting it back and forth as feet become soaked from the water on the floor. Nobody is talking. The only sound that is heard is the occasional vomit of a soldier that is seasick and the thundering of the ocean that surrounds the vessel. Stomachs twist in knots as fear of life or death fight through one's mind. Some men are holding pictures of loved ones, some are praying, and some are on the verge of tears as memories of their lives flash through their minds. In hope of finding something to …show more content…
The cartoons that Disney produced during World War II influenced the public and the soldiers to help however they could to get the war over and done with, with the victory in our hands. Disney's short films, "All Together" and "Donald's Decision", were used to show the public about buying war bonds and how it could help win the war. Many people confessed that after watching the family favorites that they were compelled to buy the items that were being advertised not only because they thought it was an important investment but also because their beloved family films had put in the effort to reach out to the public with ways they could help win the war. "Food Will Win the War" was a short that was created to teach the public about victory gardens. The film showed the viewers how to create the gardens, the right way to use them, and what they could do with the extra rations. Another short film that was made to teach the public ways they could help win the war without giving up money is "Out of the Frying Pan and into the Firing Line". This short was created specifically for the cooks of a household. They showed the viewers ways they could save their food grease and give it to their local general store that would, in turn, be used during battle for weapons and other small goods. Not only did the films influence the home front, but also influenced the front lines. Disney had at …show more content…
Disney became a go-to in case the front lines needed a little boost. The propaganda films that were produced at the Disney Studios served as reminders of home and also served as a connection as to what was going on in the war and something the servicemen could relate to it. In the propaganda short, "Fall Out - Fall In", Donald Duck is featured as an American soldier who is marching for an endless amount of time through miserable conditions. Here Donald is pictured carrying a large army bag that holds the necessities while he marches through deserts, rain storms, snow storms, and long nights without any sleep. When he is finally allowed to sleep, he is told to pitch his tent before he can eat with his fellow comrades, but when pitching the tent, he had extreme difficulties and by the time he gets it, it is night. When he tries to fall asleep he hears snoring, random instruments playing and becomes frustrated. This work relates to the endurance, patience, and morale these soldiers need to keep going not only for them to survive but also for their families back home and for their country. When soldiers see this film they automatically relate to it because that is what they are doing, and they recognize the struggles Donald is going through. According to Briner, "When being reminded by all of these short films, they become eager to get the war over with so they can come home, boosting their