Inside Tibet is a 1943 American documentary short film that captures a U.S. military and diplomatic mission traveling from Gangtok, India, to Lhasa, Tibet during World War II. The journey takes the expedition through the Natu La and Kechu La passes, stopping at the British trail station in Gyantse, reviewing troops of the Tropji Regiment, and crossing the Brahmaputra River. The film showcases Tibetan natives, terrain, travel facilities, housing, a New Year religious festival, and the Dalai Lama’s palaces and monasteries. Known for its rare footage of Tibet during the war, the documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the region’s culture and strategic importance at the time.
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Produced by the Field Photographic Branch, Office of Strategic Services
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