Burma

Burma attained independence in 1948. It is now known as Myanmar. 

 
 
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THE APPROACH TO MEIKTILA (1/3/1945) (1945)

As 17th Indian Division (IV Corps) approach Meiktila, Burma, they encounter more evidence of Japanese sabotage to halt ...

 

the GEN NO 12 (1945) enhanced entry

I. "S.E.A.C." a. WAAFs arrive (by ship) in India and, as well as starting new duties, do some sightseeing. b. ...

 

the GEN NO 14 (1945)has video enhanced entry

I. [Recent developments in aviation.] a. Sikorsky two-seater training Helicopter, Hoverfly I; commentary explains advantages over the autogiro. b. A ...

 

THE MOVE TO MINONG (8/1/1945) (1945)

Two days of continuous rain reduce the roads to a sea of mud, making driving conditions challenging, around ...

 

THE RAF IN RANGOON (6/8/1945) (1945)

RAF Repair Units clear bomb debris from Rangoon, Burma, while transport aircraft fly despite atrocious monsoon weather.

Bomb damage ...

 

THE RECONNAISSANCE AND OCCUPATION OF AKYAB ISLAND,... (1945)

Reel 1:Air Marshal Coryton, Air Commodore the Earl of Bandon and Group Captain David seen talking on beach airstrip on ...

 

the STILWELL ROAD (1945) enhanced entry

The construction of a supply route through Burma's jungles and mountains by US troops under General Joseph Stilwell ...

 

THE WORK OF THE CIVIL AFFAIRS SERVICE (BURMA) AT MEIKTILA,... (1945)

Reel 1: At Maymyo (Pyin U Lwin) a quantity of captured Japanese biscuits are distributed to refugees. Shots of biscuits ...

 

THUNDERBOLTS AT MEIKTILA (6/1945 (ca)) (1945)

RAF Republic Thunderbolt Mk II fighter-bombers are seen operating from an airstrip at Meiktila, central Burma.

Thunderbolt Mk II ...

 

TRANSPORTING MEN AND SUPPLIES ACROSS IRRAWADDY FOR... (1945)

After crossing the Irrawaddy River, Burma, troops of the 33rd Indian Brigade, 7th Indian Division consolidate the bridgehead ...

 

TRANSPORTING TANKS OF PROBYN'S HORSE ACROSS THE IRRAWADDY... (1945)

Sherman medium tanks of 5th (Probyn's) Horse, 255th Indian Tank Brigade being carried on rafts across the Irrawaddy ...

 

TROOPS DISEMBARK FROM HMS ROEBUCK TO LCI (13/3/1945) (1945)

HMS Roebuck anchors on the Thanzit River (Burma) to disembark troops of 4th Indian Infantry Brigade into LCIs ...