BOMBARDMENT & INVASION OF IWO JIMA Part 1

Description

1) MS Tanks ashore on Iwo Jima, shells burst BG, LVTs underway FG (good).2) MS Shells burst on Mt. Suribachi, smoke columns rise.3) GV Phosphorus shells & bombs burst on Mt. Suribachi.4) GV Wave of LCVPs underway to beach, Mt. Suribachi & island BG, shells explode in water FG.5) GV Tanks ashore, troops advancing inland (good).6) LS Tanks using flame thrower, water FG.7) MS LCI underway, island & DD BG.8) GV Tanks ashore; troops run & advance inland (very good)9) LS Troops run & advance inland, tanks on shore & LCVP in water FG (very good).10) LS Shells burst among troops advancing inland (very good).11) LS Troops run & swarm up over bluff, tanks on beach FG (good).12) LS Tanks & troops advance; fire burning fiercely BG (good).13) GV Shell splashes in water near stern of beached LCI (very good)QUALITY: VERY GOOD.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities