Bridge on the River Kwai
by Christopher James
Title
Bridge on the River Kwai
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Bridge on the River Kwai, remembered by the epic classic movie filmed in 1957, was loosely based on a true World War II incident, and the real-life character of Lieutenant Colonel Philip Toosey. One of a number of Allied POW's, Toosey was in charge of his men from late 1942 through May 1943 when they were ordered to build two Kwai River bridges in Burma (one of steel, one of wood), to help move Japanese supplies and troops from Bangkok to Rangoon. This eleven span bridge had been dismantled by the Japanese and brought to Tamarkan from Java in 1942. Both bridges were subjected to numerous attacks by Allied aircraft during the period December 1944 to June 1945. The bridges were built and continually repaired using prisoner of war (POW) labour and was completed and operational by early February 1943. The Kwai Yai River was renamed in 1960 and was originally called the Mae Klong River.
The outdoor museum is located in Tamarkan, fifty five kilometres north of Nong Pladuk (also known as Non Pladuk), or five kilometres north of Kanchanaburi. The steel bridge was repaired and preserved as a landmark of the hardships of the pacific during WWII, along with other vehicles and equipment and close by is the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery with over 1500 graves. This photograph was taken in the 1960s on 35mm film.
3rd Place in Architecture in Black and White contest
1st Place in The best of your collection Contest........
ELITE SPECIAL FEATURE in the Art District group
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January 3rd, 2016
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Mike Lee 10 Days Ago
Wonderful image, Christopher! You have my vote in the Black and White Special Contest.
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography 12 Days Ago
Great perspective and a wonderful monochrome image Chris. F/L/X
Pamela Williams
Congratulations! ♥️ Your work has received a SPECIAL ELITE FEATURE & been showcased on the homepage of the aRt diStrIct! You are invited to archive your work in the 2023 ELITE SPECIAL feature discussion thread. BRAVO! #Music #TheArtDistrict
Pamela Williams
Congratulations Your stunning artwork has been selected as the Art Districts new Artist of the week! BRAVO! #TheArtDistrict
Christopher James replied:
Thank you ever so much Pamela....I'm overwhelmed by this honor. I feel like it is Christmas in June !!!!!