A film titled 'Coming Kunming' based on the problem of getting supplies to China and the activities of U.S. Troop Carrier Command during World War II. Japanese troops march into a Chinese town during Sino-Japanese war. They advance during an invasion. A map highlights the Burma Road linking Burma with China and Kunming, Yunnan and Lashio as its terminals. A Chinese woman works on the road. Trucks move along the road. The Ledo Road as an alternative to the Burma Road which had been cut by the Japanese Army. U.S. Army Air Force B-24 Liberator bombers in flight over the Himalayan Mountains. Inadequate dock facilities in Calcutta, India. A map details transportation problem. Native labor is used for the construction of a U.S. air base in India. Building of rail road lines. Chinese laborers work in China. Cargo ships underway at sea.
African American soldiers of 45th Engineer Regiment at mail call to collect their letters and mails at Ledo Road near Tingkawk in Burma. Postman distributes mails to soldiers. Mails on drum. Tents in background. (World War II period).
African American soldiers of 45th Engineer Regiment receive mails at Ledo Road near Tingkawk in Burma. Soldier tries on woolen sweaters and gloves taken from package. (World War II period).
An African American soldier of 45th Engineer Regiment dancing after wearing sweater in Ledo Road near Tingkawk in Burma. Soldiers looking at pin-up picture of Lena Horne. (World War II period).
Convoy of semitrailers passing African American troops operating road grader at Ledo Road in Shinbwiyang, Burma during World War II. Jeeps passing on road.
American African American engineers placing TNT charges under trees during construction of Ledo Road in Manpin, Burma. A man adjust lighted fuse. African American engineer runs, stops and watches near tree. Charges go off and trees fall.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Links ©2024 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2024 CriticalPast LLC.