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Iwo Jima - beachhead scenes Part 3

Description

1) MS-CU Bulldozer at work digging ditch SV. 2) GV-Pan Beachhead, many auxiliary ships in transport area BG; many supply dumps on beach FG. 3) S Water distillation unit in surf. 4) MS-CU Man runs fresh water into portable water storage tank on beach. 5) CU Man at control of water distillation unit -SV. 6) MS-Pan Water hoses & portable water storage tanks. 7) MS-CU Marines fill water cans from hose. 8) MS-CU Marine fills water trailer from hose -SV. 9) CU Water distillation unit showing outlet for fresh water & waste water.

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Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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Date
1945
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TRT
3:20