When I Was In Burma (1944)

Featuring Commander A.B. Campbell. Shot of a globe being turned. Commander Campbell speaks of Wales. He talks directly to the Welsh people: “I know you Welsh people are a generous crowd“ and makes a joke about Welsh butties. He talks of Welsh boys in the 14th Army out in Burma. Army manoeuvres, soldiers walking through rivers, firing tanks. Bad weather, rain. Two soldiers wring out a piece of clothing in front of a tent. He then talks of “the Japs“ - calling them “murderous blackguards“. Shots of dead Japanese including one in the boughs of a tree. Men run along carrying stretchers. Men walk across bridge leading mules loaded with supplies. The Toc H organisation are doing something to relieve the boredom and misery of the soldiers in Burma. They are setting up “rest camps“. Soldiers can get a cup of tea - A Burmese man pours tea from an urn. Soldiers watch some entertainment - a couple dance on an outdoor stage. Men applaud. The men appreciate a singsong, a cool clean bed, an exchange
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