China's Modern Army 1942

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Titles read: "CHINA'S MODERN ARMY".

Changtu, China.

General Chang Chun takes salute as units of Chinese infantry, donkey-drawn artillery, armoured division and cavalry march past, followed by tanks. The event marks the 31st anniversary of the Chinese Revolution.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
44354
Sort Number:
42/097
Time in/Out:
01:47:28:00 / 01:48:37:00
Canister:
42/97
Film ID:
1344.24
Issue Date:
03/12/1942

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