Bombardment and Invasion of Iwo Jima Shore Scenes | The Archive Project

Video Parts (3)

This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

Description

This film shows the invasion fleet off of the coast of Iwo Jima. There is a sky view of planes as they fired rockets at Mount Suribachi. The film also shows large tugs as they proceeded towards the beach under bombardment and heavy smoke. Marines are shown in foxholes and as they proceeded across open field under enemy fire.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date

1945-03-31

File

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TRT

3:17

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