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1952: Army Personnel Wearing Helmets Fire a Large Cannon in a Field, Japan

1952: Army Personnel Wearing Helmets Fire a Large Cannon in a Field, Japan

  • Year1952
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationJapan
  • Duration13s
  • Price$199 USD
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1952: Army personnel in Japan wear helmets and operate a large cannon in an open field. This vintage 8mm home movie footage captures a military training exercise with soldiers in uniform, showcasing mid-century military equipment and tactics. The grainy, authentic Super 8 aesthetic provides a rare glimpse into postwar Japanese military life, offering archival value for historical documentaries, wartime nostalgia projects, and retro military content. The scene reflects the era's focus on defense and reconstruction, with a focus on group coordination and field operations.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
13s
Starting Price
$199 USD
Clip ID
73148988

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
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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