BEACH SCENES ON IWO JIMA Part 2

Description

GV LST"s in transport area; Iwo Jima BG.GV Landing ship & landing craft in transport area off Iwo Jima.GV Beachhead; many landing craft & landing ships, FG.MS PB4Y"s pass overhead.GV LCI close in shore; smoke columns rise, BG.MS Men aboard AP go through chow line on deck.MS AP unloading cargo & troops to LCVP alongside.MS LCVP loaded with troops underway.GV Beachhead showing damaged equipment on beach (SV).MS Bulldozer pulls truck from beached LCM.MS LVT towing amphibiou trailer; AP anchored, BG.MS Sections of pontoon barge.GV Beachhead area, 2 LST"s beached; unloading activity on shore.LS Two parachutes fall.LS Plane dives; bombs explode oneskyline.GV Island under bombardment; shells rst on beach; LCI passes, FG (SV).LS PAN Plane dives.LS Large rocket is fired leaving boat trail.QUALITY: FAIR TO POOR; SOME QUITE SHAKY

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities