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The growth of Okinawa Island and its economy during the United States occupation period
The growth of Okinawa Island and its economy during the United States occupation period after World War II. American soldier attend to the injuries of a small Japanese girl. Japanese children watch a medic treat another girl. Lumber yard having stacks of wood. American troops with Japanese men, build houses. View of railway bridge. Two Japanese talking.
U.S. Battleships fire at Japanese defenses during the battle for Okinawa, Japan, in World War II.
U.S. Battleships fire at Okinawa, Japan. A map shows the area of operation of the land forces. 483 Japanese artillery pieces located in the area. U.S. tank destroyed by Japanese artillery fire. Japanese antiaircraft fire interferes with U.S. observation planes. U.S. naval gunfire from ships was able to destroy 120 Japanese artillery emplacements. An airplane in flight. Many views of U.S. naval gunfire. Views of destroyed Japanese heavy artillery.
U.S. naval guns are directed against fortifications in Shuri and Naha, Okinawa
Main battery Battleship fire is directed against Japanese fortified towns of Shuri and Naha in Okinawa, Japan. They are pounded by 14 inch and 16 inch naval guns for two days. U.S. troops find a mass of rubble when they enter the city of Shuri. The city of Naha is pounded by U.S. naval heavy guns for 40 days and nights. Low level aerial views of destroyed buildings in Naha. U.S. assault on the Naha airfield includes fire from U.S. navy rocket and mortar craft, seen in operation. Views of U.S. ground forces maneuvering to capture the Naha airfield, using grenades, and flamethrowers. (World War II period).
U.S.warships fire at Japanese targets during the battle for Okinawa, Japan.
Animated graphic shows how U.S. naval gunfire prevented Japanese forces from capitalizing on their extensive network of roads on Okinawa, Japan. U.S. navy rocket and mortar craft firing at Japanese positions. Animated graphic illustrates how U.S. naval forces surrounded the main force of Japanese defenders. Views of U.S. firing of star shells at night to illuminate Japanese targets. Many views of U.S. Battleship and Cruiser main battery firing at night and day. Stacks of expended 14 and 16 inch shells are seen on decks. Scenes of destroyed Japanese fortifications. (World War II period).
Damage to superstructure of U.S. Navy ship USS Register (APD-92) as a result of enemy suicide plane attack off Okinawa
Damage to superstructure of the high speed transport ship USS Register near Okinawa. The damage caused as a result of a Japanese kamikaze A6M zero fighter plane attack. Views of the toppled kingpost which the plane struck, and which subsequently crashed over #3 40MM gun (remains of it are shown). Welders cut away wreckage of kingpost and hoists. Section of mast bent over 40 mm gun mount. Fueling operations alongside. (World War II period).
Japanese Kamikaze planes are shot down during the Battle of Okinawa (WW2)
Japanese planes attack United States fleet off Okinawa Island, Japan. A barrage of United States Navy fire shoots down the Kamikaze planes. Views of fire and smoke-filled sea and air. Curtain of anti-aircraft flak fired at Japanese aircraft. Many attacking aircraft seen streaking across the sky and some falling into the ocean after being hit by fire form U.S. Navy ships. (World War II period).