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1942 Allied Armies in Burma
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1:12Now PlayingDate: 30th April 1942
Location: Burma, Myanmar, ASIA
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: The Far East Front - The Allied Armies in Burma
MYANMAR (formerly Burma):
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The allied Armies, including Chinese troops, are seen in Burma and Gen. Chiang Kai Shek arrive by airplane
ALEXANDER, General New G.O.C. in Far East Theatre of War
BURMA. Gen.Chiang Kai Shek & wife arrive by plane at Lashio.. inspect Burmese riflemen..Sir.R.D.Smith Gov: inspects Chinese troops..Burmese & Sikhs recapture Shwegyin..5th columnist captured..gen Alexander new C-in-C troops cross Sittang River in Sampans
CHIANG KAI SHEK And wife arrive by plane at Lashio..Gen. inspects Burmese rifleman
CHINA Gen. Chiang Kai Shek & wife arrive by plane at Lashio..Gen. inspects Burmese Riflemen..also Gov: R.D. Smith inspecting Chinese troops
DORMAN-SMITH, Sir Reginald Inspects Chinese troops in Burma
INDIA. Sikhs fight w.Burmese troops in recapture of Shwegyin (Burma). one Sikh falls before camera
MILITARY BRITISH. British troops fight w. Burmese in recapture of Shwegyin (Burma)..Gov: R.D. Smith inspects Chinese troops ..Gen Alexander new C-in-C
PRISONERS OF WAR. 5 Columnist captured in Burma
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WWII, World War II, Second World War, war, World War Two, Allies, Allied Forces, Axis, Nippon
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