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East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma
Photograph of a soldier from the East African Reconnaissance Regiment, checking a machine-gun, Burma, 1945. The East African Reconnaissance Regiment, part of 11th East African Division, was equipped with armoured cars and light tanks. In this image a soldier checks a Browning machine-gun. His division incorporated battalions of the King?s African Rifles and other forces from Kenya, Uganda, Nyasaland (now Malawi), Somaliland (Somalia) and Tanganyika (Tanzania). The Africans proved extremely hardy and tenacious in several battles, both as combatant soldiers, medical staff, and carriers. One of 12 photographs captioned: East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma. From photograph album of 147 photographs, 1944-1945. Associated with Brig M W Briggs and the 11th East African Division and the Kings African Rifles, World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Date: 1945
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11th 1945 Armoured Browning Burma Checking Checks Division Equipped Photograph Reconnaissance Regiment Tanks
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"Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug, featuring an iconic image from the past. This mug showcases a powerful photograph of a soldier from the East African Reconnaissance Regiment during their service in Burma in 1945. The image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity and bravery of these soldiers as they checked their machine-guns in the heat of battle. Each mug in our range is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant inks to ensure your cherished memories remain vibrant and clear. Perfect for history enthusiasts, military memorabilia collectors, or simply for those who appreciate the richness of our past, this mug makes a unique and thoughtful gift. Add a personal touch by gifting a piece of history that can be enjoyed daily with your favorite hot beverage."
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Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of intense focus and determination from a soldier of the East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma during the final stages of World War Two. The East African Reconnaissance Regiment was a key component of the 11th East African Division, which also included battalions of the King's African Rifles and other forces from Kenya, Uganda, Nyasaland (now Malawi), Somaliland (Somalia), and Tanganyika (Tanzania). Equipped with armored cars and light tanks, the East African Reconnaissance Regiment played a crucial role in the campaign against the Japanese in Burma. In this image, a soldier checks the Browning machine-gun, ensuring it is ready for action. The Africans in this unit proved to be extremely hardy and tenacious in several battles, both as combatant soldiers and in support roles as medical staff and carriers. Brigadier M.W. Briggs led the 11th East African Division, and this photograph is one of 12 images from a collection of 147 photographs documenting the division's activities between 1944 and 1945. The courage and resilience of the soldiers in the East African Reconnaissance Regiment and the other units of the 11th East African Division stand as a testament to their unwavering commitment to the Allied cause during the challenging and turbulent years of World War Two in the Far East.
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