BATTLE OF IMPHAL

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: MWY 21).

Synopsis

Footage from the Battle of Imphal in Manipur state, India, with scenes of tanks firing against enemy positions, artillery fire, Indian and Japanese wounded, air evacuation of casualties and dead Japanese.

Landscape shots showing the ruggedness of the terrain. Aerial view of road with motor transport. Two Stuart ('Honey') light tanks (possibly of 7th Light Cavalry) drive along a road passing a line of mules being walked along the roadside. Lorries of various types…

 

Titles

  • BATTLE OF IMPHAL (Allocated)
Series Title:
INDIAN INTER-SERVICE PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTORATE COLLECTION - INDIAN HOME FRONT AND MILITARY OPERATIONS, AND ALLIED OPERATIONS IN ITALY AND THE PACIFIC DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1944
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
1352 ft (approx)
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
India
Sponsor
Public Relations Directorate, India