INVASION OF TARAKAN ISLAND; MINESWEEPING, JAPS SWIMMING IN WATER Part 1

Description

1) LS Landing craft off Tarakan Island.2) LS Mine exploded by sweeps sends geyser of water high in air-SV3) LS Ships shooting at floating mine.4) MS Crew of YMS shoots rifles at Japanese swimming in water.5) LS LCI firing at beach.6) LS Smoke rises from oil fire on beach, tracers FG-SV.7) LS Floating mine.8) CU Gunner manning 20mm gun, talker FG.9) LS Mine exploded by gunfire, throws geyser of water into air.10) LS Camouflaged LVTs, LSTs & other ships BG.11) LS DDs fire on beach-SV.QUALITY: GOOD, SOME BADLY OUT OF FOCUS.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities