INVASION OF TARAKAN ISLAND; FIRES ON BEACH Part 1

Description

1) LS LCI firing at life raft adrift in water, splashes around same.2) LS Troops walking up hill ashore (some scenes badly out of focus).3) LS LCSs shooting at Japanese installations on Tarakan Island.4) LS Black smoke rises from fire on Tarakan-SV.5) LS Landing craft enroute to shore.6) LS LSTs, shore BG, scenic clouds.7) LS Silhouette of DD, probably Summer class.8) CU Men load shells into 40mm guns.9) LS Smoke rises from fire on beach, explosions along beach visible, probably rocket explosion.10) LS LSIs fire rockets at beach.11) LS-MS LST with bow doors open ready to discharge cargo.12) LS Tremendous cloud of smoke rises above fire on beach, ship FG. (scenic view).13) LS YMSs tow paravanes in minesweeping operation.QUALITY: GOOD, SOME BADLY OUT OF FOCUS.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities