The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. Corsair planes in flight over the area. Food, water and munitions being parachuted from the planes to marines as they creep up a hill. Tank guns fire into caves. Firing and bombardment in the area. Smoke arises due to bombardment. Wounded being carried to the rear.
The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa during World War II. Smoke protects marines as they cross an open slope. Marines fire guns. Trees in the area.
The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa during World War II. Mud bogs, trucks and jeeps. Marines advance through a muddy area.
The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. Marines advance in the area with tanks. Camouflaged Japanese positions being attacked with flame throwers and bazookas. Japanese positions set on fire. Smoke arises due to the same. A disabled tank being salvaged and its crew rescued under a smoke screen. Flame throwing tanks mop up behind the marine lines.
The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. Marines relives army units South of Naha. Rockets, artillery and dive bombers bombard 'Sugar Loaf Hill'. Smoke arises due to bombardment.
The operations of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa, Japan during World War II. Self propelled guns being brought up. Infantry advances along the area. Study of a map. Artillery being fired from a hide out. Smoke arises due to the firing. Airplane in flight over the area. Artillery and dive bombers strike Naha as Marines occupy its outskirts.