INVASION OF SAIPAN: TOWN OF GARAPAN BURNS; RESERVE FORCES MOVE UP TO FRONT LINES Part 3

Description

1) GV MS MCU Cath. church services conducted by Lt. John Whalen, USNR-SV.2) GV Marines sort & read mail-SV.3) GV Div. reserves move up to front line-SV.4) GV Town of Garapan burns.5) GV Marines drink coffee-SV.6) GV CU Men examine Japanese 6" coast defense gun-SV.7) GV Men play cards, Garapan burns BG.8) GV Marines operate new type Japanese gun (about 40MM).9) MS Japanese 5" coast defense gun, harbor BG.10) MCU Marine with puppy.11) MS-Pan Harbor area, Garapan burns FG.12) MS Off. reads inscriptions in old Spanish graveyard.13) GV Marines are briefed on defense of Garapan.14) MS-Pan U.S. medium tanks move up to front lines.15) MS-Pan Civilain prisoners of war rummage thru piles of clothing.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities