INVASION OF PALAU ISLANDS: BOMBARDMENT OF PELELIU Part 1

Description

1) LS U.S. plane falls in flames over burning island.2) LS Island under bombardment, shells burst, smoke columns rise-SV.3) MCU Men in LC watch bombardment.4) MS LCIs underway to beach firing-SV.5) GV BBs bombard beach, LCVPs FG.6) LS Extremely concentrated fire on beach-SV.7) MS LVTs & LVTAs underway to beach, island & LCIs BG-SV.8) MCU 30 cal. M.G.s in bow LCVP.9) GV LCs approach beach, one is hit-SV.10) MS Men being removed from stranded LVT.QUALITY: GOOD TO FAIR, SOME SHAKY.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities