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The Battle of China

Title
The Battle of China [motion picture] / U. S. War Dept.
Publication
Washington : National AudioVisual Center, 1944.

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C.1 REEL 2 OF 2Moving imageBy appointment only M16 2067 B C.1 REEL 2 OF 2 C.1 REEL 2 OF 2Offsite
C.1 REEL 1 OF 2Moving imageBy appointment only M16 2067 B C.1 REEL 1 OF 2 C.1 REEL 1 OF 2Offsite

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Additional Authors
  • Capra, Frank, 1897-1991
  • United States. War Department.
Description
2 film reels (67 min.) : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
Summary
Depicts Japanese aggression against China during World War II and describes Japan's plans for world conquest. Documents the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and the Shanghai peninsula, the battle of Nanking, massive Chinese guerrilla warfare and the Japanese defeat at Changsa. Recalls Chinese development of the compass, printing, astronomy, gunpowder, and porcelain.
Series Statement
(Why we fight series, no. 5)
Uniform Title
Why we fight (Motion picture)
Subjects
Credits (note)
  • Director, Frank Capra.
Title
The Battle of China [motion picture] / U. S. War Dept.
Imprint
Washington : National AudioVisual Center, 1944.
Series
(Why we fight series, no. 5)
Credits
Director, Frank Capra.
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Added Author
Capra, Frank, 1897-1991, film director.
United States. War Department.
Added Title
Why we fight (Motion picture)
Branch Call Number
M16 2067 B
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