The operation of a ferry across the Irrawaddy River (Burma) using DUKWs as towing vehicles.

A ferry made up of pontoons is towed by DUKWs and transports bulldozers and Stuart light tanks of 100th Brigade, 20th Indian Division. A bulldozer is driven onto the ferry and is followed by another. The DUKW amphibious vehicle begins to tow the ferry away; personnel crowd the stern. Tanks are loaded onto the pontoon ferry and these are towed to the opposite shore. A DUKW that has run aground is rescued by another DUKW. Tanks roll off the ferry on the other side of the river.

Notes

100th Brigade were the first brigade of 20th Division to cross the Irrawaddy, establishing a bridgehead on the evening of 12 February 1945. The Stuart tanks seen are likely of 7th Light Cavalry. Location is probably near Myinmu.

For other film of the crossing of the Irrawaddy shot by both the British Army (JFU-series) and the RAF (ABY-series) see related items.