TRANSPORTING GUNS ACROSS A RIVER IN THE ARAKAN
This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: FUB 32).
Synopsis
At a river ford somewhere in the coastal Arakan region of Burma, troops of 25th Indian Division man a crossing and help convey guns across the river.
A river ford in the Arakan; a Morris Quad artillery tractor tows a 25-pounder artillery piece. Men working in the river. Another Quad approaches and fords the river. Using toggle ropes to mark the path. Troops working on a 25-pounder. Manhandling the gun across the river. The gun becomes stuck and a tow cable is fitted. Towed out. Dismantling a 25-pounder. The barrel is placed in an open wagon and pulled across. Another piece of the gun is transferred.
Notes
No dopesheet for this film. At one point a 25th Indian Divison patch (the 'Ace of Spades') is seen, which would suggest a location in the Arakan.
Titles
- TRANSPORTING GUNS ACROSS A RIVER IN THE ARAKAN (Allocated)
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1944
- Running Time:
- 4 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 35mm
- Colour:
- B&W
- Sound:
- Silent
- Footage:
- 330 ft
Production Credits
- Production Countries:
- GB
- Sponsor
- War Office Directorate of Public Relations
- Production company
- SEAC Film Unit