MARINES AND EQUIPMENT BEING TAKEN ONTO BEACH DURING INVASION OF A PACIFIC ISLAND Part 1

Description

1) MS US Marines going over side of transport to LCM. (SV) F2) MCU US Marines boarding transport from LCM over chain ladder. (SV) F3) MS Landing craft circling near cargo ship. F4) MCU Truck bing hoisted from transport and lowered to LCM alongside F5) MCU Tanks being lowered over side of transport to LCM. (SV) F6) MCU Marines leaving deck of transport going down rope ladder to LCM. G7) MCU Marines boarding LCM prior to being lowered over side. (SV) F8) MS LCM"s loaded with Marines headed for beach. (SV) F9) MCU Marines entering LCM from rope ladder. (SV) F10) LS LCM"s in rough water off coast of island. F11) MCU Weapons carrier loaded with equipment being lowered over sides of transport. F12) MS Crew members of landing craft having sandwiches and coffee. FQUALITY: FAIR THROUGHOUT

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities