SHELLING & BEACH SCENES OF AKA JIMA | The Archive Project

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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.

Description

1) MS Tracers strafe caves & pillboxes on very rocky shore of Aka Jima.2) MS LSM underway to beach, fires burn on beach BG.3) MS Rockets & rocket launchers on deck of LSM.4) GV LVTs & troops on beach, mountains BG, SC passes FG.5) GV Beachhead on Aka Jima showing troops & LVTs on beach-SV.6) MS-Pan TBF passes overhead.7) CU Man on LCI attempts to throw line to LSM alongside.8) MS Transferring mail at sea from LCI to LSM.QUALITY: GOOD TO FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date

1945-03-24

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TRT

2:52

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