Title:THE STORY OF THE ARMY BUREAU OF CURRENT AFFAIRS [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 56
Other titles:
Summary: An outline of the development and function of ABCA as a Weapon of War.
Description: At the start of World War II, few ordinary soldiers knew exactly why they were fighting, or the significance of each theatre of war. Such ignorance did not boost the fighting spirit amongst the men; hence the need for education of the forces in current affairs was recognised and ABCA conceived. Officers attended courses on conducting discussions groups, and these were started as hourly sessions each week. Such was the response that ABCA rapidly expanded resulting in photographic display, wall newspapers articles written by the men themselves and an "Anglo American Brains Trust". ABCA would not only benefit the men during war time, but play an important part in post-war period during the building of the "new peace".
Production Details: Ministry of Information (Production sponsor)
Army Film Unit (Production company)
Riley, Ronald H (Production individual)
Riley, Ronald H (Production individual)
Marlborough, Charles (Production individual)
Alwyn, William (Production individual)
Saward, Jack (Production individual)
Sumner, Geoffrey (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations:
Keywords:
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 2
Footage: 1360 ft; Running time: 15 mins
