Invasion of Luzon (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. INVASION OF LUZON (FIRST PICTURES): General MacArthur's huge invasion fleet enters Lingayen Gulf . . . A murderous naval bombardment prepares the way for the landing craft . . . Men wade ashore in water, chin high . . . The amphibious craft churn ashore, and the jubilant natives welcome their liberators. At a supporting airfield on nearby Mindora, attacking Jap planes are destroyed and a P-38 makes a miraculous crash landing. 2. R.A.F. PINPOINT BOMBING: Six waves of R.A.F. Liberators pulverize Jap communications at Pyinmana, Burma, vital hub between Mandalay and Rangoon. 3. FLATTENING THE NAZI BULGE: In a raging blizzard the Yanks dig their ammunition out of the snow and open barrages on the entrenched Nazis. Then our infantry advances, passing lines of wrecked equipment (both U.S. and German).—Evidence that von Runstedt's unsuccessful drive was costly in human lives, is seen on every side. Some American helmets with gaping holes, lie on the ground. New cemeteries hold many of the Nazi dead, while countless Nazi corpses strew the roadside. And other sullen Nazis become prisoners. Wingen, Belgium is entered, and Yank advance continues. 4. MARCH OF DIMES: WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the dimes pour in, Bobby Riggio, 10, on crutches, hands Eleanor Roosevelt a check for $50,000 (the mass response to his radio plea). Looking to his recovery, she gives him a $1,000 bond and an autographed football. 5. TRAWLERS — ICED: BOSTON, MA - (Exclusive) One of a fleet, the good ship "Plymouth" comes in from the fishing banks with a haul of 20 tons of fish. And the old salts aboard don't seem to mind the tons of ice which covers their craft from stem to stern. (LOCAL – CANADA) CLOTHING FOR WAR VICTIMS. (LOCAL – CANADA) ANZAC AIRMEN GRADUATED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library