MARINE GUN CREW BACKGROUND SHOTS Part 1

Description

1) MS Field howitzer on beach firing in evening shot.2) LS Mt. Suribachi & base showing smoke columns, explosions, tracer fire, etc-SV.3) CU Marines at range finder.4) CU Two LVTs pass each other, Mt. Suribachi BG, explosions & smoke at base.5) GV Field howitzer in position on beach, LCI makes beach BG.6) CU Gun position just after shell hits very close.7) HS LCVP loaded with troops underway.8) CU Marines on deck of LST-SV.9) CU Marines debark from LST down landing net to LCVP alongside-SV.10) CU Troops in LCVP underway, other LCVP leads flying American flag-SV.11) CU Troops in bow of LCVP, other landing boats underway BG, American flag cuts scene upper FG.QUALITY: GENERALLY FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities