Gurkhas In Far East (1945)
Unissued, Unused material. Burma. Various shots Japanese people rejoicing at invasion of China ( ). Map shows area of China. M, S soldiers running through jungle. M, S Gurkhas advancing through jungle. A man carries big bottle into river and fills it with water. M, S camp with soldiers cooking over open fire. M, S spooning white powder out of thick cane of wood. Various shots as they put spikes around the camp to build up defences. Various shots as they demonstrate booby traps such as spiked pit beneath leaves and poles to impale the enemy. Various shots Gurkhas cutting their way through the jungle. Various shots as the men advance. Various shots as they take up positions with their guns ready during jungle exercises, they run down to river and swim across. M, S as more run down with a boat. M, S as they row across in the boats and jump out at the other side. M, S as pistol is fired into the air. Various shots of Gurkhas advancing on the signal. M, S as they chop down bamboo poles. M, S soldie
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