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Artifact

Yenangyaung Oil Field, Myanmar

Description

Dozens of oil derricks cover the landscape of the Yenangyaung oil field in Burma (modern Myanmar).

A woman walks across a bridge over a low spot in the field.

Background Information

Many International Drillers worked at the Yenangyaung Oil Field in Burma (modern Myanmar), including William Gillespie, and Arthur Brown who played a role in destroying the field during the Second World War.
Watch footage of the Yenangyaung Oil Field being destroyed during the Second World War at the British Pathé Website (opens a new window).

Map Location

Latitude: 20° 28' 20.636" N
Longitude: 94° 52' 55.25" E

Date

Unknown

Dimensions

inches

Length:

11.0

Height:

8.0

Events, Places, People

Yenangyaung, Myanmar

Originating Location

Asia›Myanmar

Subject

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