Minesweeper Hits Mine and Sinks | The Archive Project

Video Parts (3)

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

Description

This film shows a minesweeper off the shore of Okinawa after it hit a mine. The USS Pensacola (CA-24), the USS New Mexico (BB-40), heavy action cruisers, and torpedo bomber fighter planes are also shown as Okinawa was bombarded by rocket and bombing attacks.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date

1945-04-01

File

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TRT

2:55

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