SCENES ABOARD LST OFF IWO JIMA Part 1

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1) LS Marines loading LST, bow up on beach, pushing supplies into front of LST-782.2) LA MS Cargo on sled being swung over to beach by crane and lowered onto skids; LST-785 in BG.3) MS Marines start to push sled on the skids into LST.4) MS Marines pushing the sled on the skids up to LST; skid is two conveyors.5) MLS Marines start to load LST through the cargo doors to the well deck.6) LS Marine pushing something up roller conveyer; LST beached in BG with pontoon causeways attached to side.7) LS Marines going into well deck of LST-782; truck in L BG.8) MLS Marines entering LST; coconut trees in BG. SV9) MLS Navy enlisted men rolling supplies down rollers.10) LS LST convoy in column; bow of LST seen in FG. SV11) LS SM on conning tower of LST sending semaphone message; officers in FG.12) LS LST"s in column in LBG; signal hoist run up.13) LS Silhouette shots of LST convoy in column, bow of LST in FG, much cargo on deck of it.14) LS LST convoy, smoke screen in sky; reflection in lens.15) LS LST"s lined up in column. SV16) LS LCVP"s approaching LST, bridge of LST in FG.17) MS LST convoy underway in two columns. SV18) LS Column of LST"s.19) LS Bridge of LST showing several men on it; more ships on horizon in BG.20) HA LS Marines on deck of LST having chow.21) HA MS Marines eating chow on deck of LST, eating out of mess kits. SV22) LS LST and LCI convoy underway.23) MS Bow of LST 782; DUKW coming down ramp into water.24) MLS LST-782 with cargo doors open, DUKW"s coming down ramp into water.25) MS DUKW in the water, several others behind it; LST-782 in FBG camouflaged.26) MS Marines in DUKW heading for beach; LST"s anchored in BG; this is a column of DUKW"s in assault force; marines in full combat gear. SV.27) CU Marines in DUKW wearing steel helmets and camouflaged suits.28) LS Assault craft approaching the beach; marines in FG. SV29) HA MLS Wounded being carried on stretchers toward the LCVP on beach.30) HA MS Marines marching along a jungle road, as seen from moving vehicle.31) LS Marines going down the road, trees on both sides of road.32) MLS Jeep hoisted up by crane from back of DUKW and lowered to the ground.33) MS LCVP loaded with men and supplies starts to roll up the ramp.34) LS LCVP; marines start to unload ammo boxes; jeep drives out thru surf onto beach.35) LS Marines unloading communications wire out of LCVP; men jump into water and wade ashore, through the surf.QUALITY: GOOD TO FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

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Moving Images Relating to Military Activities