'Naval operations off Okinawa '. Japanese ships underway in the sea, off the coast of Okinawa in Japan. A Japanese plane shot down by American carrier aircraft. It also strafes a Japanese ship. Japanese planes attack American ships and shot. Fire on United States Navy cruiser Bunker Hill fought by men. Seamen rescued as they climb onto a ship. A fighter's belly tank drops on a carrier while landing and causes fire. (World War II period).
A CUB airfield under construction by 1398th Engineering Construction Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. A sign reads "163rd Liaison Squadron and 1st Air Depot Unit". Military trucks move on the road with the air field in the background.
A CUB airfield constructed by 1398th Engineer Construction Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. Rows of military trucks parked at the site. Military trucks and jeeps carrying soldiers move away. Some trucks loaded with sand also pull away from the constructed site. (World War II period).
A CUB airfield constructed by 1398th Engineer Construction Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. Row of American air planes at the field. A wind wane shows direction of wind blow. Tents and an American plane at the field. A road roller levels the ground. (World War II period).
Lieutenant General Simon B Buckner addresses a press conference at a tent in Okinawa, Japan. Media persons take down notes as Buckner speaks. He points out at a map while speaking.
'With Marines at Tarawa ' United States 2nd Marine Division embark a ship for an amphibious operation in Tarawa during World War II. Marines briefed about the terrain of Tarawa with a relief map. They clean machine guns, check and test fire weapons. Marines exercise and receive instructions from an officer. A mass on board the ship where a Chaplain and marines offer prayers before the battle of Tarawa.
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