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Boy Soldiers: The Secret War in Okinawa
directed by Hanayo Oya, 1987- and Chie Mikami, fl. 2012 (Hamden, CT: ZAKKA Films, 2018), 1 hour 55 mins
Heralding the downfall of the Japanese military regime in 1945, the Battle of Okinawa has already been the topic of various documentary and fiction films. However, the history of the guerilla war, fought by Okinawan child soldiers under the command of Japanese officers, is still regarded as taboo. With an acute se...
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directed by Hanayo Oya, 1987- and Chie Mikami, fl. 2012 (Hamden, CT: ZAKKA Films, 2018), 1 hour 55 mins
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Heralding the downfall of the Japanese military regime in 1945, the Battle of Okinawa has already been the topic of various documentary and fiction films. However, the history of the guerilla war, fought by Okinawan child soldiers under the command of Japanese officers, is still regarded as taboo. With an acute sense of urgency, this documentary depicts the inhumanity of militaristic ideologies.
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Hanayo Oya, 1987-, Chie Mikami, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
ZAKKA Films
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, War, Okinawan
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Copyright © 2018 ZAKKA Films
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Boya Boya (Shine Shine)
directed by Karen Boswall, fl. 1997; produced by Ruba Al Akash, fl. 2014 (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2014), 18 mins
A portrait of Syrian refugee Mohammed, a 12-year-old shoe shine boy, Boya Boya (Shine Shine) looks at the reality of the growing population of urban refugees from a child's point of view. While supporting the women and children of his family, Mohammed still smiles and sings his way through his long working day cle...
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directed by Karen Boswall, fl. 1997; produced by Ruba Al Akash, fl. 2014 (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 2014), 18 mins
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A portrait of Syrian refugee Mohammed, a 12-year-old shoe shine boy, Boya Boya (Shine Shine) looks at the reality of the growing population of urban refugees from a child's point of view. While supporting the women and children of his family, Mohammed still smiles and sings his way through his long working day cleaning shoes around the city of Irbid. With song and laughter, he touches the hearts of his clients, but for how long will he be able to...
A portrait of Syrian refugee Mohammed, a 12-year-old shoe shine boy, Boya Boya (Shine Shine) looks at the reality of the growing population of urban refugees from a child's point of view. While supporting the women and children of his family, Mohammed still smiles and sings his way through his long working day cleaning shoes around the city of Irbid. With song and laughter, he touches the hearts of his clients, but for how long will he be able to keep finding and creating these moments of joy while carrying the burden of such responsibility and sadness?
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Ruba Al Akash, fl. 2014
Author / Creator
Karen Boswall, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Royal Anthropological Institute
Topic / Theme
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria Borders, Children, Refugees, Sociology, Syrians, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 Royal Anthropological Institute
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Brief Summary of French Proposal made by General Doyen, 15 May, 1945
in Records of U.S. Army Operational, Tactical, and Support Organizations (World War II and Thereafter) (RG338), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (15 May 1945), Box 1, Folder 56-8-12-Q , 1 page(s)
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in Records of U.S. Army Operational, Tactical, and Support Organizations (World War II and Thereafter) (RG338), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (15 May 1945), Box 1, Folder 56-8-12-Q , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
15 May 1945, 1945
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Person Discussed
Paul-Andre Doyen, 1881-1974
Topic / Theme
France and its Borders, Political boundaries, Politics & Policy, Geography, French, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Cables Sent to Florence Concerning French Situation in Piedmont, May 15, 1945
written by Aldo Icardi, 1921-2011, in Records of U.S. Army Operational, Tactical, and Support Organizations (World War II and Thereafter) (RG338), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (15 May 1945), Box 1, Folder 56-8-12-125 , 7 page(s)
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written by Aldo Icardi, 1921-2011, in Records of U.S. Army Operational, Tactical, and Support Organizations (World War II and Thereafter) (RG338), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (15 May 1945), Box 1, Folder 56-8-12-125 , 7 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
15 May 1945, 1945
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Aldo Icardi, 1921-2011
Topic / Theme
France and its Borders, Political boundaries, Annexation of land, World War II, 1939-1945, Politics & Policy, French, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Camp Site and Drill Ground, Laredo, Texas, July 16, 1919
written by Henry Jervey, 1866-1942, in Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs (RG165), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1919), Office of the Chief of Staff Correspondence, 1918-1921, Mexican Border 201-250 , 2 page(s)
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written by Henry Jervey, 1866-1942, in Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs (RG165), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (1919), Office of the Chief of Staff Correspondence, 1918-1921, Mexican Border 201-250 , 2 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
1919
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Henry Jervey, 1866-1942
Person Discussed
Newton Diehl Baker, 1871-1937
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Property, Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920, Law, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Le Camp Suspendu
written by Maud Rivière, fl. 2020 and Thomas Loubière, fl. 2020; directed by Thomas Loubière, fl. 2020; produced by Faissol Gnonlonfin, fl. 2016 and Florent Coulon, fl. 2015, VraiVrai Films (Paris, Ile-de-France: L'Harmattan, 2021), 1 hour 17 mins
Houra, Alico et Ismaël habitent au Tchad, dans un camp de réfugiés qui regroupent des Centrafricains ayant fui la guerre. Initialement, ils devaient y rester 45 jours avant d'être intégrés à la population tchadienne. Mais le temporaire devient durable et les réfugiés transforment ce lieu de passage en lie...
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written by Maud Rivière, fl. 2020 and Thomas Loubière, fl. 2020; directed by Thomas Loubière, fl. 2020; produced by Faissol Gnonlonfin, fl. 2016 and Florent Coulon, fl. 2015, VraiVrai Films (Paris, Ile-de-France: L'Harmattan, 2021), 1 hour 17 mins
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Houra, Alico et Ismaël habitent au Tchad, dans un camp de réfugiés qui regroupent des Centrafricains ayant fui la guerre. Initialement, ils devaient y rester 45 jours avant d'être intégrés à la population tchadienne. Mais le temporaire devient durable et les réfugiés transforment ce lieu de passage en lieu de vie. Ils l'investissent et l'habitent, toujours hantés par les souvenirs d'un passé qui ne passe pas. Avec les ONG, une relation...
Houra, Alico et Ismaël habitent au Tchad, dans un camp de réfugiés qui regroupent des Centrafricains ayant fui la guerre. Initialement, ils devaient y rester 45 jours avant d'être intégrés à la population tchadienne. Mais le temporaire devient durable et les réfugiés transforment ce lieu de passage en lieu de vie. Ils l'investissent et l'habitent, toujours hantés par les souvenirs d'un passé qui ne passe pas. Avec les ONG, une relation d'amour-haine s'instaure, entre dépendance et méfiance. Mais voilà que de nouveaux humanitaires déboulent et se proposent de les sortir du camp...
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Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Houra Abramane Abdoulaye, fl. 2020, Ismaël Bahar, fl. 2020, Ali Moussa, fl. 2020, Faissol Gnonlonfin, fl. 2016, Florent Coulon, fl. 2015, VraiVrai Films
Author / Creator
Maud Rivière, fl. 2020, Thomas Loubière, fl. 2020
Date Published / Released
2020, 2021
Publisher
L'Harmattan
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Civil war, Refugee camps, Non-governmental organizations, Politics & Policy, Chadian, 21st Century in World History (2001– )
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2021 L'Harmattan
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Cavalry and Artillery for Laredo, Texas, July 30, 1919
written by Edward D. Anderson, 1868-1940, in Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs (RG165), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (30 July 1919), Office of the Chief of Staff Correspondence, 1918-1921, Mexican Border 201-250 , 1 page(s)
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written by Edward D. Anderson, 1868-1940, in Records of the War Department General and Special Staffs (RG165), of United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Federal Records (30 July 1919), Office of the Chief of Staff Correspondence, 1918-1921, Mexican Border 201-250 , 1 page(s)
Date Written / Recorded
30 July 1919, 1919
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
Government/institutional document
Author / Creator
Edward D. Anderson, 1868-1940
Topic / Theme
Mexico and the United States Border, Military reinforcements, Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920, Politics & Policy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Chemical Weapons Convention
(Hague, South Holland: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 1997),
Source: www.opcw.org
Source: www.opcw.org
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(Hague, South Holland: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, 1997),
Source: www.opcw.org
Source: www.opcw.org
Field of Study
Global Issues
Content Type
General reference website
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Topic / Theme
Border Events and Areas Context, Diplomacy, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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China and Vietnam Image Collection
(London, England: Bridgeman Art Library), 16 page(s)
Collection of maps, images and photographs documenting relations between China and Vietnam. Images include colorful paintings of battles during the Qing invasion of Vietnam in the mountains and at sea. Photographs include the Great Wall of China, soldiers, and an open-air marketplace at the base of the mountains s...
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(London, England: Bridgeman Art Library), 16 page(s)
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Collection of maps, images and photographs documenting relations between China and Vietnam. Images include colorful paintings of battles during the Qing invasion of Vietnam in the mountains and at sea. Photographs include the Great Wall of China, soldiers, and an open-air marketplace at the base of the mountains selling cigarettes and perfume.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Photo-essay
Publisher
Bridgeman Art Library
Topic / Theme
China and its Borders, Political boundaries, History, Politics & Policy, Geography, Vietnamese, Chinese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000), Industrialization and Western Global Hegemony (1750–1914)
Copyright Message
Copyright © Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany / © DHM / Bridgeman Images
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China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 1, Inside the People's Liberation Army
produced by Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), in China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 1 (Singapore: Mediacorp TV Singapore, 2023), 47 mins
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will celebrate its centenary in 2027; what are its goals for this date? The PLA is already the largest army in the world with over 2 million soldiers. It also has the highest number of warships. But China’s defense budget is still climbing amidst increasing geopolitical...
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produced by Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), in China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms, Episode 1 (Singapore: Mediacorp TV Singapore, 2023), 47 mins
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China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will celebrate its centenary in 2027; what are its goals for this date? The PLA is already the largest army in the world with over 2 million soldiers. It also has the highest number of warships. But China’s defense budget is still climbing amidst increasing geopolitical tensions. How exactly is the PLA “Preparing for Dangerous Storms” as tasked by President Xi?
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Pearl Forss, fl. 2021, CNA (TV network), Anthony Morse, 1979-
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Mediacorp TV Singapore
Series
China: Preparing for Dangerous Storms
Speaker / Narrator
Anthony Morse, 1979-
Person Discussed
Xi Jinping, 1953-
Topic / Theme
Military training, Sieges, Patriotism, Declarations of war, Battle preparations, Military customs, Military life, Military tactics, Navy bases, Army bases, Marine bases, Chinese Civil War, 1927-1950, Taiwanese, Russians, Americans, Chinese
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