ATTACK ON IWO JIMA Part 3

Description

1) LS LCI runs parallel to beach, shell burst in vicinity, smoke columns & explosions on beach-SV.2) MS Two DDs lie off shore firing.3) MS-Pan Iwo Jima beach, DD fires over LCIs.4) MS 2 LCIs close in shore are shelled, many near misses.5) LS Iwo Jima beach, phosphorus shell burst, LCIs underway parallel to beach FG.6) CU DD fires toward beach, LCIs & small personnel boats BG.7) MS LCI crippled, sinking, small boat comes alongside, DD FG.8) CU Deck of NEVADA showing 5" shell cases, they are dropped in turret.9) CU 40mm quadruple mount firing, crew feeding ammunition to the gun.10) MS DD lies close in shore, phosphorus shells burst near starboard bow, smoke envelopes DD.11) CU Crew of 40mm quadruple mount feeds ammunition to gun as guns fire.12) MS Iwo Jima beach smoking, flashes from guns of USS NEVADA FG.13) LS NEVADA fires over BB, Iwo Jima beach, shell bursts BG, flash of gun FG.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities