Take an oath to Mount Fuji: record of young tank soldier's training Accession Number: F06936
Description
An Nippon Eigsha (Japan Film Company) Incorporated production edited by the Army Amoured Forces Headquarters. Acompanying songs 'Take an oath to Mount Fuiji' words written by Atsuo Oki composed by Taiko Niki. 'Young tank soldeirs' song' available as Nichi Ku Record No. 100697. After the introductory titles the first shot is of Mount Fuji then dissolve showing a stone pillar with a sign that reads " Army tank training school for boys". The film then shows the activities at the tank school located near Mount Fuji. Scenes include tankmen in physical training, driver training, cross country manoeuvers and tank maintenance. The last inter title reads "They train hard day after day''. Tanks featured are the Type 97 Chi-Ha Medium Tanks.
Details
Accession Number
F06936
Maker
Classification
Film
Object Type
Short film
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 13' 53"
Footage: 705 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Footage: 705 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain