WWII in CHINA & BURMA 1945 DOCUMENTARY "STILWELL ROAD" w/ RONALD REAGAN PART 1 30464a
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This b&w documentary portrays a great victory of the Allies against the Japanese Army during WWII. Japanese forces attacked the Burma Road in China in January 1942 and a small force of Indian, Burmese, British, Chinese, American, and other soldiers led by British General Harold Alexander and American General Joseph Stilwell fought to win back the land. Throughout the film, we see the construction of Stilwell Road (aka Ledo Road) and the expansion of Burma Road during the battles against the Japanese. Narrated by Ronald Reagan.
The film begins with informational text (00:08). “Stilwell Road” title banner (01:18). Map of Burma Road (01:44). Footage of Burma Road (01:55). Workers during the construction of the road (02:06). Military caravans driving on the completed road (02:40). An animation of the destruction of the bridge to China on the Burma Road (03:22). Leadership staff meeting (03:43). Soldiers marching (03:46). C341 Japanese military planes dropping missiles (03:54), followed by massive explosions on the ground (03:59). Soldiers and generals gathered at their base camp, mapping out strategies (04:00). Illustrated map portraying where Japan cut off important routed to China (04:12). Pilots of the “Flying Tigers” (later 40th Air Force) group and small group of RAF (04:28). More Japanese missiles create explosions on the ground (04:41). Chinese families run to escape the explosions (04:44). “Yangon” in central Burma is destroyed and buildings are in ruins (05:04). Locals are fleeing the war by train or on foot (05:24). A map describing which areas have been invaded by the Japanese (05:50). Thousands of refugees and retreating soldiers walking down Burma Road (06:04). A demolition squad (06:46). Buddhist shrines and temples across Burma, and footage before the war depicting a vibrant life (08:12). The rich jungles, the Himalayan Mountains, and the destructive weather and diseases plaguing Burma (08:33). General Stilwell planning how to win back the land of Burma (09:39). The emblem of CBI China command (09:45). Thousands of Chinese soldiers walking and flying over the Himalayans (09:47). Armies are trained by Field Marshal Sir Archibald and General Sir Claude (10:00). Additional forces arrive from Nepal, east and west Africa, Ireland, Australia, etc. (11:09). Roads are crowded with refugees and soldiers
(11:38). Aircargo planes 394 and 31 are delivering supplies to China (12:24). An illustration of
the new transportation road built in 1952 - “Ledo Road” (13:58). At the docks of Calcutta
supplies are transported by ship and sailed over Hooghly River (15:35). Major General Charles
is leading a secret expedition of British and Indian troops across the Chindwin River into Burma
(16:24). The new “Southeast Asia Command” was formed by Franklin Roosevelt, Winston
Churchill, and chiefs of staff during a conference in England (17:19). “The Phoenix” emblem of
the allies (18:02). The progressing construction of the Ledo Road” (18:07). The construction of a
pipeline from India, across Burma, towards China (18:51). A campaign against the disease of
Malaria and the transportation of wounded soldiers (19:39). Chinese soldiers are training in
preparation for the battle against Japan (21:04). The built of air bases in India and China for the
Boeing B-29 Superfortress propeller-driven bomber aircraft (23:32). Japanese soldiers using
enforces arms against the increasing strength of the Allies (24:05). An illustrated map to
demonstrate the plan for the reopening of the land-bridge in China (24:36). Armed forces are
moving on foot and in caravans towards to towns of Maungdaw and Buthidaung in Burma
(25:36). RAF bombers are flying to launch an attack (26:02). And illustration describing the
developments of the war, including how the Allies won back territories from Japan (26:58).
“Jungle fighter” soldiers hiking through the jungle (27:31). British General Wingate arrives to
discuss further strategies for the war (28:31).
The documentary was released on August 9, 1945, and it is produced by the Army Pictorial
Service - Signal Corps and Col. Frank Mann. Photography is by the United States Army Signal
Corps, Army Air Forces, and British and Indian Film Units. It is written by Lt. Col. Alex Bryce,
India Command, and Robert Presnell Sr., and was narrated by Ronald Reagan. Otto Ludwig
and Sgt. Mann cut the film and Capt. Leffingwell (seac) was the technical advisor.
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General Stilwell, a legend. Ord Wingate, another.
Stilwell was the greatest General you never heard of. His dedication and drive set the standard in the Burma theater. He died much too early, a truly remarkable man. A great American!
The narrator was very good. I wonder if he went on to do anything else with his life.
@JLKB-1947
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@ Philip Greening . The narrator was Ronald Reagan , probably a Captain at that moment. Later , President Reagan of USA .
Not mentioned is participation by German and Soviet airforces I do not remember which, but there was an American General who held operational control of Soviet aircraft. All types of aircraft were used in bombing and interdiction campaigns against the Japanese along the Ledo Road. It was the first, and last, time this status existed.
My father fought in this theatre from 1943 to the end in 1945. He was a U.S. Army Signal Corps company commander.
@muffs55mercury61
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You can be proud of him !!!
old reagon was a great speaker for sure!!!
It sounds like Ronald Reagan talking is the narrator ....👍
@jon9021
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I thought that as well.
@JoeOvercoat
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I thought…. yes it does sound like a young Ronald Reagan, but when he got to the first time he said, “the Japs” I was all…oh that sounds so much like Ronnie that is absolutely him yes.
@jamicl2580
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@@jon9021 same here...
@jamicl2580
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It is Mr. Reagan. He's mentioned in the Description.
@MoeLarrycurly1
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@@jamicl2580 👍
Stunning footage... A great sacrifice by the men that won the day for peace, freedom and security. 🇬🇧
should be required teaching in every school in America
@SteveWalkey
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And bloody Ruzzia. Remind them. 🇬🇧
The fighter planes did not have fuel enough to escort the transport planes all the way across the "Hump"! My Dad was assigned to a support base somewhere in Burma that flew in 40mm guns and set them up in the jungle to help protect the transport planes. They would load the guns and equipment on planes, fly out and drop it by parachute, circle back and jump. Then they would gather it all up, clear a place in the jungle, and set up the gun emplacement. The gun crews would fly in to man the sites and hire locals to assist in the operation. As the transports flew over they would keep them stocked with ammunition and supplies. At that point my Dad and his crew had to make their own trails, walk out and return to base. This was all compass and sextant navigation by stars, no GPS...LOL! Along the way hiding or detouring around the enemy. Some great camp fire stories for us..........
Of this theatre of WWI I have had little knowledge.. Thanks
I did not even imagine how important was battle in El Alamein, because it kept to save supply chain to Soviet Union. Thanks for allies for help to save soviet and chineese man in struggle with the nazis
@aeroflopper
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funny how things change, and how short some people's memories?
@hillarious2393
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@@aeroflopper unfortunatelly(
I second thought henry fonda
These films would be good to watch if it weren't for the annoying counter in the lower center of the screen.
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Did I see a stalhelm helmet at about 12:05 ? Where would that have came from?
@michaelscheel9533
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Nationalist Chinese bought war equipment from Germany
@philipinchina
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Yes you did.
@ieatoutoften872
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Years prior to 1 September 1939 (and years prior to the Tripartite Pact between Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini), officers of the German army were advisors to Chiang's army (the non-communist army of China -- the army of the Republic of China). I have a magazine including a story with close-up photographs of this Chinese army wearing German gear in the battles with the Imperial Japanese between 12 July 1937 and 31 December 1938. This digitized Stillwell Road video that this comment is attached to is about events that begin a few days after 7 December 1941.
@JLKB-1947
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One of President Cheung ‘s son was trained from Hitler’s military academy and wearing the German Lieutenant uniform participating in the annexation of Austria .
😲🤨👍
My grandad was there as a Army medic not much fun he said! Lol.
General Stilwell - Vinegar Joe .
Absolutely this theatre had to b e the most severe of the entire war, as the only possible means of supporting the Nationalist forces. But Chang proved impossible to work with and set backs were constant which Washington never really came to grips with and lessons learned followed ever since with other unpredictable forces.
Glenn ford
一個垃圾指揮官 , 美軍稱他是四星營長 因為他是馬紹爾老友
“Jap”? How un-woke! Ronnie did a good job in the pronunciation of Burmese towns, especially Myitkyina. In fact, I’m just south of there now, in Kalaw, Shan State. A wonderful country and people.
Ahhhh ..... Ronald Reagan. The 1st Trump. God bless America. MAGA 2024!
@BubblewrapHighway
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Enough with this nonsense.
Imagine today, if the wokester left, had to watch this in a college class...
@BubblewrapHighway
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We have and much more. Quit with the red vs blue gang war and start acting like an American.
@Patrick_Cooper
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You don't use your real name. Are you hiding something?