Title:JAPANESE GUNS CAPTURED IN AND AROUND MEIKTILA [Allocated Title]
Film Number:JFU 101
Other titles:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: Japanese artillery pieces which have been captured in and around the town of Meiktila, central Burma, are lined up for inspection.
Description: A line of captured Japanese guns. They include a Type 92 (70mm) Battalion Gun, a Type 11 (37mm) Infantry Gun, a 1905 (75mm) Field Gun and a (47mm) Anti-Tank Gun. Some of the guns are badly damaged and look very antiquated. The Battalion gun from both sides and the rear; the barrel is elevated and a shield rises as the barrel moves upwards. The Anti-Tank Gun from front and rear. The 1905 Field Gun with gun carriage attached; the rear of the gun. Remains of a 75mm after it was hit by British artillery. The wheels have been blown off and just the wooden spokes left behind. The shield is pock-marked by shrapnel and parts of it have been blown away altogether.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Production Details: War Office Directorate of Public Relations (Production sponsor)
SEAC Film Unit (Production company)
Park, RolandArmy Film and Photo Unit/SEAC Film Unit cameraman/photographer. (Production individual)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Indian Army, 17th Indian Division (regiment/service)
Keywords: Meiktila, Burma (geography)
Battle of Meiktila 1945, Burma 1942-1945, Second World War (event)
Burma 1942-1945 (theme)
British Army 1939-1945 (theme)
