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Japan-1952: Cannon Fired Into Air By Soldiers In Jungle Battlefield

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Cannon Fired Into Air By Soldiers In Jungle Battlefield — Clip Details

Shot on 8mm film in 1952, this vintage footage captures a military cannon firing into the air from a jungle battlefield in Japan. Soldiers in period uniforms operate the artillery piece, partially concealed by camouflage netting and earthworks. The scene unfolds under an overcast sky, with lush green foliage surrounding the position. The grainy, color-bleached quality of the Super 8 home movie adds to its authentic historical feel, offering a rare glimpse of mid-century military activity in a tropical setting.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
125227306

Rights & Clearance

Editorial use is the safest path. For commercial use, a clearance review is recommended for the flags below.

  • People visible: Yes
  • Minors visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1952 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
Japan Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports requests for 1950s Japan archive footage showing military artillery activity for documentary, museum, education, or editorial context.

Still Frames From This Clip

Camouflaged artillery position with twin gun barrels behind netting and earthworks.

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