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Japan-1952: Soldiers Operating Artillery Cannon and Driving Military Truck

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
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Soldiers Operating Artillery Cannon and Driving Military... — Clip Details

JAPAN-1952: Soldiers in olive drab uniforms and steel helmets operate an artillery cannon from a camouflaged position, with one man loading a shell while others manage the weapon. The scene captures the intense action of firing, with smoke billowing from the cannon. The footage transitions to a military truck driving through a foggy, overcast landscape, its occupants visible through the windshield. Shot on 8mm film, the clip displays authentic grain, slight color fading, and the characteristic look of a vintage home movie from the early 1950s.

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
125227395

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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Topics & Keywords

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  • military truck driving
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  • Japanese army
  • historical military clip
  • archival military film
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  • foggy military scene
  • artillery crew
  • military vehicle
  • 1950s Japan
  • 8mm home movie footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Supports requests for early 1950s Japan-based military training or occupation-era service footage for documentary, museum, education, or editorial sequences.

Still Frames From This Clip

Helmeted soldiers operating an artillery cannon in a wooded field position.

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