The promise of independence for Indonesia is broadcast throughout the city of Jakarta, following a ceremony at Istana Gambir, or the Gambir Palace (Merdeka Palace, Jawa Timur Jawa, Jawa Timur 65455, Indonesia). Exterior of Gambir Palace in Jakarta Indonesia. Indonesian leader Sukarno, head of the Japanese-created Poesat Tenaga Rakjat (POETERA - Concentration of People's Power) emerges from a car, climbs steps, and enters the Gambir Palace, presently known as Merdeka Palace. He stands together with other Indonesian officials. Imperial Japanese Army Lieutenant General Kumakichi Harada addresses the gathering and delivers news of Japanese Prime Minister Koiso's September 7, 1944 promise of future independence for Indonesia (the so-called Koiso Declaration). Large Japanese flag seen on the wall behind speakers. Sukarno approaches General Harada, bows and then speaks into a microphone. Scenes of jubilation in the streets of Jakarta as citizens hear the news that Japan has promised future independence for Indonesia (date undeclared). A man standing atop a truck announces the news over a megaphone. People stand near the truck, listen and cheer. A caravan of loaded trucks rolls slowly through a Jakarta neighborhood spreading the news about the promised independence. Citizens cheering and smiling. People standing at a railway station and at stopped trains hear the news and cheer. Citizens including men, women, and many children wave to the passing caravan. Sign on side of truck includes words "Bangsa Indonesia diperkenankan merdeka" meaning "Indonesia allowed Independence". Clip is from a Japanese newsreel during World War 2, with Japanese narration.
Civilian citizens in Bangkok, Thailand in World War II. View of a street in Bangkok. Buses, streetcars, and vehicles on the road. Soldiers douse the fire caused by American bombing. Soldiers and civilians fight fire.
Animated map shows Japanese counterattack from Changsha and Canton (Guangzhou) against American forces moving towards Fuchow (Fuzhou). View of a deserted airfield near Kweilin (Guilin) where Japanese ousted Americans. Artillery shells. Transporter train passes away. (World War II period).
German soldiers ready a Goliath tracked mine demolition vehicle and hide behind the bushes during World War 2. Remote-controlled tracked demolition vehicle (also known by the Allies as Beetle Tank or robot tank) seen on a snow covered field. German soldiers operate the remote-controlled Goliath Tracked Mine and blow up a tank on a snow covered field.
Imperial Japanese Army troops advance on Changsha, Hunan Province, China during World War II. View of boats in a lake. Japanese bombers bombard at the mountains and field in China. Explosions over the mountains. Japanese troops go with artillery to attack. The troops firing artillery. Wreckage and debris. Invading Japanese troops bombard and fire. Battles ensue and Japanese win. Exterior of a building. Japanese troops on horses.
Japanese troops and their advance during World War II. Animated map. Captured weaponry. Destroyed American aircraft. Chinese alphabets. An officer explains the map to military personnel. Military personal seated listen about the economic goals of peace and prosperity of the Empire. Japanese indoctrinate Chinese civilians.
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