Imperial Marines in Shanghai Part 1

Description

1) MS Several Japanese soldiers in wrecked building, going thru large hole to rear of sandbags. 2) MS Wounded Japanese soldier firing machine gun at sandbags; he falls to ground. 3) MS Officer finds man and holds him in his arms; several other soldiers firing rifles nearby. Good 4) MLS Battle scene; soldiers in background throwing hand grenades; Japanese tank in foreground. Good 5) HA MS Japanese soldier carrying bayonet; enemy shell explodes nearby and knocks him down, he tries to crawl, but dies. Good 6) MS Battle scenes; soldier coming from behind sandbags to get box of ammo and returns; another soldier is shot, and he falls down. Good 7) MS Japanese officer pulling his sword and shouting for charge. 8) MLS Tall pagoda is hit and explodes. Good 9) MS Several Chinese evacuees kneeling in temple and praying to Buddha. 10) MS Statue of Buddha. Good 11) MS Wounded soldier holding dead officer. 12) MLS Several dead Japanese soldiers lying on deserted streets. 13) MLS Many Japanese soldiers advancing and coming into battle area; some soldiers are carrying dead men on stretchers. 14) MS Japanese reinforcement advancing; tanks seen advancing in residential area. Good 15) MS Group of Japanese civilians on defense in dark building (SV). 16) LA MLS Many Japanese soldiers cheering. 17) MS PAN Buildings in Shanghai completely devastated by battle. DA Good 18) MLS Japanese headquarters in Shanghai. 19) HA MLS Children dancing in open air.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities