FURY IN THE PACIFIC Part 1

Description

On the capture of Pelelieu and Angaur in the Palau Islands, enumerating the cost in lives and munitions required. Shows many scenes of dead and wounded Japanese and U.S. soldiers. Reel 1, the islands are bombarded by carrier planes, heavy bombers, and ships. The 1st Marine Div. lands on the beach of Pelelieu and advances against heavy opposition. Reel 2, the 81st Inf. Div. engages in heated battle with enemy forces on Angaur, and then assists in the capture of Bloody Nose Ridge, the last enemy stronghold on Pelelieu. Includes scenes of rescues of wounded soldiers, and shows captured enemy soldiers.

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Treasury

Series

Moving Images Relating to Financial, Economic and Tax Policies