I have a not uncommon pet theory that the initial first arc of the film was probably planned to feature Saw Gerrera with greater depth but that it was cut back in editing. Even as is, that first arc does end up intermixing ideology some with religion in a way that felt more contemporary.
I suspect the WW2 fixation is reinforced by studios often get squeamish about more recent wars that remain controversial. In return of the Jedi, I believe Lucas is on the record as going for Vietnam parallels, though work with locals against evil empire only goes so far in exploring that theme.
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I have a not uncommon pet theory that the initial first arc of the film was probably planned to feature Saw Gerrera with greater depth but that it was cut back in editing. Even as is, that first arc does end up intermixing ideology some with religion in a way that felt more contemporary.
I suspect the WW2 fixation is reinforced by studios often get squeamish about more recent wars that remain controversial. In return of the Jedi, I believe Lucas is on the record as going for Vietnam parallels, though work with locals against evil empire only goes so far in exploring that theme.