On The Arakan Front (1944)

Item title reads - On the Arakan front. Burma. Various shots of Indian, West African and British troops on assault craft nearing the Mayu coastline of Burma. Various shots of the landing for a diversionary raid to act as a cover-up and draw Japanese attention from main assault elsewhere. C/U of signpost to ’Butridaung’ and ’Maungdaw’. Various shots of the Mayu Ridge. Various shots as tanks, bren gun carriers and infantry pass along the dusty road. M/S sign reading ’About turn! Only those killing the King’s enemies and supporting troops allowed beyond this post.’ M/S as the men march along the road, they smile. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Gra