U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell at his home in California, United States. General Stilwell relaxes at his home after his return from China- Burma Theater of World War II. He speaks to newsmen. He and his wife look at some pictures of their family. Past events show General Stilwell with troops in China-Burma Theater. Stilwell with his dog at a beach. He assumes the office of the Commander of the U.S. Army Ground Forces in Washington DC. General Stilwell at a desk.
The Burma Road, a vital link between Lashio, Burma and Kunming, China during World War II. Chinese officers walk down the stairs of a building. Mr. Chen and other Chinese officials inspect ruins on the way to Bhamo, Burma soon after the bombing of the Intercontinental Company by the enemy. The officials examine a wrecked plane. The bombing interrupts the traffic on the Burma Road. Chinese laborers repair the Burma Road after the bombings. Cars and trucks move along the Burma Road. Animated map of the Burma Road highlights Bhamo in Burma.
U.S. Army Air Force attacks enemy positions in China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. The 7th Bomber Group (H) Squadron and the 4934 Bomber Group of the U.S. Army Air Force target railroad and road bridges to drop bombs. Four bombs dropped simultaneously on a bridge. Bomb destroys with an explosion.
The Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma (present day Yangon, Myanmar). A person walks past temple, carrying large bouquet of what appears to be flower-like objects. Two large Chinthe (stylized lion statues) standing guard by a pagoda on Mandalay Hill. A girl feeding pigeons in front of a temple. (Scaffolding seen on nearby structure.) Costumed men, on elevated outdoor stage, send decorated Chariot carrying several men, up inclined cables, toward a temple tower. They are watched by a crowd of spectators, seated on the ground. A temple in the woods. Silhouette of temple gate. A temple reflected in a lake.
Allied soldiers train with new equipment during the Burma Campaign in World War II. The U.S. Mars Task Force 475th Infantry Division and Burmese troops train in the use of the new Sniper Scope. A U.S. Solldier demonstrates the parts and use of the sniper scope. He inspects a carbine equipped with the sniper scope for accurate firing in the dark. He explains the functioning of the scope and how the infra-red spotlight operates in conjunction with a telescope sight. He looks through the telescope sight. He demonstrates the use of the third unit comprised of batteries and an electrical focusing attachment. The Burmese soldiers take the carbine and look through the telescope sight.
U.S.Air Force pilot examines a crashed B-25 bomber in Burma, during World War 2. American pilot steps from Whirlaway helicopter, carrying a paint can and brush. He walks through deep grass, to a crashed B-25J Mitchell bomber, serial 43-3951 "Cornhusker" of the 83rd Bomb Squadron, 12th Bombardment Group. He climbs onto the B-25 and paints a large cross on one wing (visible from the air) to indicate that the crash has been reported and checked. He climbs into the cockpit, from the top, and removes instruments.
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