INVASIONS OF PELELIU--TASK FORCE OFFSHORE & LANDING CRAFT IN RENDEZVOUS AREA Part 1

Description

1) GV Task force offshore, shells burst on beach.2) GV APs at anchor, LCs in rendezvous area.3) MS BBs silhouetted, BB fires salvo.4) GV Shore enveloped in smoke, phosphorous shells burst-SV.5) GV LCIs head for beach, smoky shore BG-SV.6) MS LCT, SB2C passes, smoky shore, LCs etc.7) GV LCVPs in rendezvous area.8) Ls Smoke columns on shore.9) MS Bomber makes run over smoky shore, LVTs & LCVPs FG (hazy).10) MS Rhino with mobile crane underway.11) GV LVTs hit beach, men debark LVTs on beach.12) HS Hose washes anchor.13) MCU Navy officer with sextant; talker uses binocs.14) MCU Signalman hoists flag.15) MS-MCU Officers study map & are briefed on deck.16) GV Twilight sunset effect & clouds, ship silhouetted.17) SHS 20MM crew at stations with dog mascot-SV.18) CU Talker"s face.QUALITY: GOOD TO FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities