A flotilla of U.S. landing craft, filled with U.S. Army troops from the 27th Infantry Division approach the beach at Japanese-held Makin Island during World War 2. Some of the landing craft (Higgins boats) are from the Attack Transport ship, USS Leonard Wood (APA-12) and others are from the USS Calvert (APA-32). A Benson-Livermore class (AKA Benson-Gleaves class) Destroyer is visible offshore. As the landing craft beach, the troops wade ashore, with difficulty, through hip-deep water, in places. Back on one of the transport ships, sailors lower a bulldozer for transport to the beach. They also lower rolls of matting over the side. These cargoes are seen at the beachhead, as well as a Sherman tank moving through the surf onto the rocky shore.
A column of U.S. Army troops from elements of the 27th Infantry Division, make their way through destroyed Japanese structures on Makin Island, during World War 2. They patrol through jungles and engage in fire fights with Japanese defenders. One U.S. Army soldier carries a wounded soldier on his back. U.S. troops occupy an area of thatched roof huts. U.S. Army M3 Lee medium tanks moving across the sand. A wrecked Japanese ship in the surf. More views of U.S. M3 Lee tanks firing at the wrecked ship. U.S. aircraft bombing Japanese ships near the shore.
USS Wahoo returns to the submarine base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii during World War II. The submarine approaching the pier to tie up. Sailors and officers aboard the submarine. U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Dudley Walker Morton and other officer talking. Morton and U.S. Navy Lieutenant Richard H O'kane on the bridge of USS Wahoo. A group of officers standing and talking on the dock. Men eating ice cream on the deck of the submarine.
USS Wahoo returns to the submarine base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii during World War II. The submarine approaching the pier to tie up. Sailors and officers aboard the submarine. A man is pulled out of water after being thrown in by the shipmates. The sailors cheering and talking.
USS Silverside underway at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The navy yard in the background. Flags at the mast of the submarine. Australian flag and the victory flag showing victims. Silverside underway. Crew aboard the submarine.
Presentation of medals aboard a destroyer at the submarine base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Commander of the submarine force of the U.S. Pacific fleet Admiral William Calhoun presenting awards. He presents awards to; Lieutenant Robert E Dimmitt (USNR), Lieutenant Gordon A Miller (USNR), Lieutenant Commander Frederick B Warder (USN), Lieutenant Aloysius J Havlik (USNR). Admiral Calhoun leaves the Destroyer. Personnel are lined up at the dock. Admiral talking to the crew at quarters and presenting the awards. He pins the Navy Cross on U.S. Navy Commander of the Destroyer Eugene T Seward.
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