RECONNAISSANCE MISSION--BOUGAINVILLE | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.

Description

Shows a U.S. convoy at sea off Bougainville in the Solomons. Landing craft bring Marines and vehicles ashore on the beach. An armored halftrack moves through the jungle carrying Marines in camouflaged suits. A halftrack stops at a river and fires across at the opposite bank with its light artillery piece. Landing craft unload more troops and equipment and troops move inland.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Secretary of War

Series

Motion Picture Films

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Date

1944-01-01

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TRT

2:04

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