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BOMBARDMENT OF SAIPAN: SHIPS OFF SAIPAN Part 1

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1) LS USS LOUISVILLE bombards Garapan.2) LS Saipan under bombardment, fires burning3) MS-Pan PBMs & auxiliary ships at anchor off Saipan.4) MS CL fires-SV.5) LS Is. under bombardment.QUALITY: FAIR

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Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date
1947–1980
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TRT
2:53

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