The Road To Mandalay (1945)

Full title reads: “THE ROAD TO MANDALAY“. “Exclusive commentary by Maj: FRANK OWEN Publisher of SEAC The 14th. Army's Newspaper“. Burma. Various shots of the planes flying over Burmese jungle. Bombs bursting amongst trees in the jungle. Long shot of river Chindwin - troops in foreground. Several shots of the troops carrying supplies across the river. Troops with arms crossing river. Dakota planes (C47) flying overhead. Supplies on parachutes leaving planes and dropping to ground. Supplies dropping to ground without parachutes - free drop. Men unpacking supplies. Chin tribesmen carrying supplies. Various shots of pagodas and temples of Kalewa. Long shot of British troops placing 5th Indian Division flag on roof of temple. Long shot of the edge of river Chindwin. Motor transport and mules with men starting to build pontoon bridge in the background. Several shots of Indian troops building pontoon bailey bridge. Several shots of completed bridge (largest floating bailey bridge). Close up shot of notic