USS LOUISVILLE BOMBARDS PELELIU | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 3-part film.

Description

1) MS Beach under bombardment, 40MM tracers & explosions.2) LS LCVP with demolition squad approaches beach-SV3) HS 40MM quad mount strafes beach.4) MS LOUISVILLE, 8" salvo hits Japanese gun position on hill.5) MS 40MM shells strafe Japanese mines.6) MS SOC in flight, spotting fire.7) MS 5" projectile goes thru air, explodes on ridge-SV.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date

1944-09-01

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TRT

2:43

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