Imperial War Museums

Troops of the 7th Indian Division take up position on a hillside in Burma, possibly the Ngakyedauk Pass, February 1944.

Find the full footage here: film.iwmcollections.org.uk/record/2639

Film: IWM MWY 20

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@starwarsphan3159

Would love to hear, read and see more stories of Indians, Burmese, and basically non-europeans who fought in WW2. Their stories must be fascinating

4 days ago | 54

@alansalter1836

We must never forget what all these young men that fought for the uk 🇬

3 days ago | 54

@Vragga

This action in the Arakan hills was due to Divisional HQ being overrun. Lee-Grant tanks of the 25th Dragoons and elements of 7th Indian Division break through the enemy to the encircled friendly troops.

4 days ago | 17

@jasonmussett2129

Looks like an M3 Lee

4 days ago | 18

@joseph-sj7do

I was unaware until recently the British Empire were part of the Occupation Force in Japan after war , they occupied one of the 4 main islands , Force mainly Australian and Indian Troops with British , New Zealanders and Canadians .

3 days ago | 10

@cheesenoodles8316

Excellent shot, the grenade launcher on the Enfield is ready.

4 days ago | 6

@stevenrader6763

Vinegar Joe boys. Tough troops. Had hard time Burma. Both sides. Disease was worse than enemy casualties. Tough tough times. God bless all. Great soldiers.

4 days ago | 21

@HunterAyling

Least we forget 🇮🇳🇬

2 days ago | 2

@anselmdanker9519

One of the soldiers has a Cup discharger on his SMLE Rifle. Is it a battalion of the Punjab regiment?

4 days ago (edited) | 14

@pauloxley717

My grandfather fought in Burma 1943 &1944 in the royal engineers

3 days ago (edited) | 6

@BRITISH_TEA_SIPPER

It was one of the most epic victories of all time.

3 days ago | 2

@Topshelf87

Brave men

4 days ago | 4

@FormerlyMako

The largest volunteer army in human history was made up of Indian volunteers in ww2!

4 days ago | 9

@FranssensM

Lest we forget

3 days ago | 1

@lol.953

There's a tank in the background. Can anyone see what it is ?

4 days ago | 13

@Teadrinker-kg4ve

All for nothing lol

2 days ago | 0

@lukemurley

Why is there only one bloke doing all the fighting? I hope he got paid more.

4 days ago | 8

@paulswickard7488

M-3 Lee with cast turret for 37mm.

4 days ago | 6

@meyonoplay8558

If they had Fortnite back then there would have been no world war, change my mind

3 days ago | 0

@troutbassncat3025

🇺🇲👍

4 days ago | 2