A film based on getting U.S. supplies to Kunming, China from Chabua, India during World War II. An animated map links Chabua with Kunming. A USAAF (United States Army Air Forces) C-87 Liberator Express in flight over the Hump. An aerial view of the Himalayan Mountains. A USAAF C-54 Skymaster in flight. An animated representation of the content of materials carried by an aircraft over the Hump. USAAF transport planes land at Kunming in China. An animated map depicts the transportation condition over the Burma Road in January 1941 and by air over the Hump in January 1944. Dispersal of cargo and U.S. troops to various fighting fronts from Kunming. A transport aircraft takes off from Kunming. Chinese troops march. U.S. Army General Joseph Stilwell with U.S. Lieutenant General Claire Chennault in Kunming. A formation of transport planes.
American sailors in liberty boat pull in to steps of Gateway to India. They get on buses. Buildings along sides of street. An Indian tells fortune to a sailor. Sailors in boats come at the steps. They disembark from the boat. They come upstairs. Indian men watch them. Sailors on a horse-cart on the street. They stand outside a store of foreign money exchange. They watch a snake charmer. The snake charmer plays tricks with the snakes.
Working Committee of Muslim League meets in India. Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan opens the session and addresses the other members. He reads a document. Sir Sikander Hyat-Khan, Premier Punjab, reviews documents as he smokes cigarette. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, President of Muslim League seated at table presides and addresses the meeting.
Italian Prisoners of War disembark from a ship in Bombay, India, during World War II. Prisoners being escorted to British prison camps under heavy guard. Four Italian Generals are among the group. Prisoners carrying their belongings march on the streets as they move towards prison camp. (Note: narration sound is sporadic)
Exterior of Anand Bhawan, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's house in Allahabad, India. Congressmen arrive to see Pandit Nehru. Pandit Nehru comes onto verandah to talk with villagers. Village woman touches Nehru's feet. Nehru talks to them. People walk outside the house after meeting. The Congress flag on the roof of Nehru's house.
Meeting of the Allahabad Congress Party in Allahabad, India. The meeting is held to welcome Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru after his release from 13 months in prison. A banner at the meeting reads: 'City Congress Committee Allahabad'. Nehru arrives at the meeting. Mrs Nehru and Nehru's sister garland him before his address. Nehru addresses people. Congress flag and a Chinese flag in the background. Trees in the background. Congressmen listen to Nehru. (World War II period).
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