MARINES IN ACTION ON OKINAWA Part 1

Description

1) LS Tank at top of hill.2) MS Marines advance through small gulley.3) LS Distant explosions-SV (blotchy).4) LS Mortar barrage exploding on hill-SV.5) LS Marines advance along slope.6) MS Throwing phosphorus grenades, explosions BG-SV.7) MS Marines advance under cover of smoke screen.8) LS White smoke blows up hill in distance-SV.9) MS Applying bandage to foot of wounded Marine.10) MS Examining eye & forehead of wounded Marine.11) LS Flame throwing tank in action at top of hill.12) MS Marines advance single-file behind ridge of dirt.13) MS Shooting automatic rifle, smoke BG.14) LS Clouds of smoke rising in sky, planes dive BG-SV, large explosion, probably aerial bomb.QUALITY: FAIR TO GOOD, SOME BLOTCHY & EDGE-FOGGED.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities