Part one of a double issue (part two - 'India at War') dealing with India's political state while under threat of Japanese invasion.

The film briefly outlines the various factions - in particular the ...

The manufacture of kerosene tins in an Indian factory.

Opening shot of palm trees and bullock cart carrying kerosene tins (62). Villages using empty tins for carrying water from the river, flattening the tins out and lining the roofs of ...

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WINGS OVER SINGAPORE NAVY REPELS ATTACK ON CONVOY INDIAN TRAINEES IN BRITAIN FALL OF ADDIS ABABA MORE DISPATCHES FROM THE WESTERN DESERT BISMARK SUNK

A short film on the expansion of the Royal Indian Navy in the 1930s in both shipping and personnel strength.

Heavy (RN ?) warships at sea; the sloop HMIS Indus in the pool of London (by Tower Bridge); a parade; new ...

A survey of the strategic situation of the British Empire in the Far East in the face of "an outside" threat (obviously Japan).

The film, like the pattern of strength it seeks to portray, is based on Singapore ("one ...

A picture, early in the war, of the armed solidarity of the British Empire.

The film serves to illustrate its opening theme: "the Alarm sounded, and the many peoples of the Empire sprang to answer the call to service ...

Life in the Indian Army Unit shown is possibly the 15th Punjab Regiment).

The day begins with reveill and scenes inside the barracks. The parade ground - physical exercise. Various forms of training are shown - ...

Reel One: The film opens with the title "WOMEN + WAR" with an illustration of St George and the Dragon, and credits the photography to Mahatta Ltd. Caption "An amateur production arranged by Daphne Goldney Cast The Women War Workers Rawalpindi and ...

A brief look at an Indian Army Regiment (15th Punjab).

Material includes reveill; arms drill; bayonet practice; signals training (morse by flag, heliograph, shutter etc.); medical care; post office; pay; ...

A tribute to the Indian troops who had fought in the Libyan campaign.

Over film of Indian troops marching near Pyramids, commentator speaks of Indians serving in many areas overseas but especially in Libya: this ...

The work and training of the (Royal Bombay) Sappers and Miners; film stresses the military importance of their work as the "lifeline of the army" and the value to the men of their acquired skills once the war is over ...

A survey of the involvement of India's Home Front in the war effort.

An opening sequence of blackout, ARP practice and maps showing India's far-flung strategic frontiers (Egypt to Singapore) suggests the sort of ...