United States Navy vessels and war boats underway towards Palau Islands for the Peleliu Invasion during World War II. U.S. Navy officials on the bridge of Landing Ship Tank (LST-554). Deck and bow of the LST. Colors and signal flags on the deck. Other ships and LSTs of the convoy sail in the sea. A heavy machine gun on the deck of the LST.
United States Navy LST-554 starts voyage towards Palau Islands for the Peleliu Invasion during World War II. Swimmers dive from LST deck and swim in the sea. The swimmers jump from other boats and swim towards the boats. U.S. Marines aboard the LST (Landing Ship Tank) talk to each other and play cards. Military vehicles and equipment under cover aboard the LST.
United States Navy vessels and war boats underway towards Palau Islands for Peleliu Invasion during World War II. A soldier disguised as a woman walks on the deck of LST-554 (Landing Ship Tank). A number of sailors and marines aboard take sun bath while talking to theĀ soldier in disguise. A group of marines play musical instruments aboard the ship.
United States 4th Battalion, 11th Marines aboard a ship near Peleliu, Palau Islands during World War II. Marines stand in a line without their shirts. An officer inspects their guns. The officer checks each rifle and hands it over to the Marine. A sunset view with a ship in the foreground.
United States 4th Battalion, 11th Marines aboard a ship near Peleliu, Palau Islands during World War II. United States Marine Corps Major General William Henry Rupertus with other officers on a ship deck. They look through binoculars. Other ships in the background. An officer points in a direction. An officer lights a cigarette for Major General Rupertus and himself.
United States 4th Battalion, 11th Marines aboard a ship near Peleliu, Palau Islands during World War II. A map shows landing beaches and phase lines for the Peleliu Operation. Locations of 'Beach White', 'Beach Orange', 'Beach Crimson' on the map.