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U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed Merrill's Marauders arrives on a hill overlooking Myitkyina, Burma.

A military film report on the advance of members of U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed Merrill's Marauders towards Myitkyina, Burma for its capture during World War II. Merrill's Marauders and U.S. OSS (Office of Strategic Services) Detachment 101 trained personnel advance through a river and on a hill. Supplies are loaded on mules for transportation. Dead body of a Japanese soldier. Captured and wounded Japanese soldiers are treated by Merrill's Marauders. Men control a mule going astray. Merrill's Marauders and other members of a task force come across dead bodies of Japanese soldiers lying in a jungle. Merrill's Marauders arrive on the top of the hill overlooking Myitkyina. Myitkyina as seen from the top of the hill. U.S. 10th Air Force airplanes overhead. Merrill's Marauders fire machine guns and artillery guns towards enemy positions.

Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 24 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061542
Allied troops including U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit Merrill's Marauders battle enemy in Myitkyina, Burma.

A military film report on the advance of members of U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed Merrill's Marauders towards Myitkyina, Burma for its capture during World War II. Merrill's Marauders on the top of a hill overlooking Myitkyina. Glider reinforcement operations show U.S. Army Air Force airplanes towing gliders over Myitkyina. Gliders and transport airplanes being attacked during landings. Allied troops and Merrill's Marauders advance and fire guns toward Japanese troops. Soldiers fire machine guns. Fighter airplanes in flight overhead. Artillery is fired.

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 44 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061543
A wounded Japanese prisoner is questioned by U.S. intelligence officer at Myitkyina airfield during World War II.

Securing the capture of Myitkyina airfield on May 19th ,1944 by Allied Forces during Burma Campaign of World War II. U.S. soldiers bring a wounded Japanese prisoner in jeep at Myitkyina airfield. Wounded soldiers on bamboo stretcher is lowered from jeep. Wounded Japanese prisoner is questioned by an intelligence officer using a map. Dead body of a Japanese sniper lying on ground near strip. U.S. soldiers sleep under shelter halves protected by blankets at airfield. Wounded Allied soldiers treated at mobile clinic. Dr. Gordon Seagrave operates a patient. U.S. Army Air Forces fighters overhead. Burmese nurses giving medical treatment and blood transfusion to patients.

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 47 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061622
U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell congratulates Commander of 5307th Composite Unit after the capture of Myitkyina airfield.

A military film report on the capture of Myitkyina airfield in Myitkyina, Burma by U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed Merrill's Marauders during World War II. A trooper sets up a sign which reads 'Los Angeles City Limits'. U.S. Army Air Force airplanes taxi and land on a muddy airstrip. U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell deplanes and congratulates Commander of 5307th Composite Unit General Frank Merrill. A letter on a bulletin board thanking U.S. OSS (Officer of Strategic Services) Detachment 101 for providing services during the capture of Myitkyina airfield.

Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061545
American and Chinese forces advance and capture Japanese held Bhamo in Burma, during World War II

Animated map shows American and Chinese forces advancing from Myitkyina to Bhamo, while British forces move to Mogamng to Katha, in Burma during the India-China-Burma campaign of World War 2. Mandalay, Lashio, the Burma Road, and Salween River are also shown on the map. Chinese troops are seen with pack animals moving along road marked by sign reading: "Bhamo Road." Chinese and American troops cross the Irrawaddy River by Pontoon bridge. A heavier item (M3 Lee medium tank) moves via a raft. M3 tanks also cross at affordable locations. Advancing troops move to extreme sides of road for security. Aerial view of Bhamo, on river's edge. Allies employ artillery and U.S. Army Air Forces P-39 Bell Air Cobra planes drop bombs. A Republic P-47 airplane is also seen dropping bombs. Chinese troops fire Browning M1917 machine guns and automatic rifles, as they advance upon the town. Another aerial view of smoke rising at various places in Bhamo. Lieutenant General Daniel Isom Sultan, Commander India-Burma theater, speaks about subsequent advance to the Ledo Road.

Date: 1944, November 14
Duration: 1 min 40 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675025198
U.S. Army General Frank Merrill with U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit during their advance towards Myitkyina, Burma.

A military film report on the advance of Merrill's Marauders towards Myitkyina, Burma during World War II. Members of U.S. Army 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed Merrill's Marauders and native rangers on a hilly terrain during their advance towards Myitkyina. U.S. Army General Frank Merrill stands with other members of Merrill's Marauders and watches a dance of the native people. Merrill's Marauders dance with native rangers.

Date: 1944
Duration: 2 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061540