DECEPTION OPERATIONS DURING A LULL BETWEEN BATTLES [Allocated Title]

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Object description

Men of the 2nd Reconnaissance Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps, effect a deception operation prior to 2nd Division's crossing of the River Irrawaddy and the drive on Mandalay, Burma's second city.

Full description

Deceptive tactics are used to surprise the Japanese by 2nd Division at Ondaw, south-west of Mandalay. A Divisional Liaison Officer, Captain Booth, Reconnaissance Corps is dressed up as a Major-General and sent to address troops. He swaps his uniform and tours positions speaking to British troops of 1/8th Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. The 2nd Battalion Dorsetshire Regiment move up to the start line with mules and Universal (Bren) carriers. Bulldozers create roads and signposts are erected to assist in the coming attack.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: War Office Directorate of Public Relations (Production sponsor)
SEAC Film Unit (Production company)
Hewit, J R (Production individual)
Production date: 1945-02-10, 1945-02-11, 1945-02-12, 1945-02-13, 1945-02-14, 1945-02-15
Place made: GB
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1
Catalogue number: JFU 20

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