LANDINGS ON OKINAWA Part 1

Description

1) MS Two GIs with native donkey, one climbs on donkey & they pass out of scene.2) GV Beach at Okinawa, Marines resting FG, personnel walk along shore, LCVP abandoned on reef BG.3) GV Beach at Okinawa as troops march ashore SV.4) MS Troops march past camera, LVTs on beach BG.5) GV Invasion force off Okinawa, LVTs approach beach & land FG, troops marching ashore in silhouette.6) MS LVT loaded with troops approaches camera through shallow water.7) MS Officer checks information on clip board, signalman with telephone BG.8) GV Troops advance over crest of hill.9) MS Beachmaster"s flag on shore, tank drives past FG.10) CU-MS Two GIs with donkey.11) MS Group of men sit before damaged Japanese dwelling, bulldozer in operation BG.12) MS-GV Many views of troops marching ashore.QUALITY: GOOD

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities