Signallers with the King?s African Rifles
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Signallers with the King?s African Rifles
Photograph: Signallers with the King?s African Rifles taking down a message, 1943. Captioned: Signaller taking down a messge. Signals units made an invaluable contribution to the success of the King?s African Rifles in Burma. Signallers faced a plethora of difficulties in the harsh climate. These included steep hills, torrential monsoon rainfall, heat and humidity, which all served to block or weaken radio signals. This combined with the weight and limited reliability of the radio sets, the problems with batteries and charging engines, the constant laying and repairing of telephone cable, illustrates the magnitude of their achievement in maintaining effective communications during the campaign. From collection of photographs of King?s African Rifles during World War Two (1939-1945). 41 loose leaves containing 93 photographs. Date: 1943
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1943 Burma Captioned Climate Contribution Difficulties Faced Harsh Invaluable Message Photograph Plethora Rifles Signaller Signallers Signals Success Taking These Units Made
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"Signallers with the King's African Rifles: Overcoming Communication Challenges in Burma during World War II (1943) This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of signallers from the King's African Rifles as they take down a message in the challenging conditions of Burma during World War II. The year was 1943, and the King's African Rifles, a multi-ethnic infantry regiment of the British Army, were engaged in a grueling campaign against the Japanese forces. Signallers played a crucial role in the success of the King's African Rifles in Burma. Their work in maintaining effective communications was invaluable, yet they faced a multitude of difficulties in the harsh climate. Steep hills, torrential monsoon rainfall, heat, and humidity all served to block or weaken radio signals. Moreover, the weight and limited reliability of the radio sets, the problems with batteries and charging engines, and the constant laying and repairing of telephone cable added to their challenges. Despite these obstacles, the signallers persevered, ensuring that the troops were kept informed and could coordinate their efforts. Their achievements were all the more impressive given the conditions they faced, making this photograph a poignant reminder of their crucial contribution to the King's African Rifles' success in Burma during World War II." This photograph is one of 93 images from a collection documenting the experiences of the King's African Rifles during the war. The collection, dating from 1939 to 1945, offers a unique insight into the lives of these brave soldiers and the challenges they faced on the battlefield.
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