U.S. naval bombardment supporting invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands, during World War 2. Smoke columns rise. Five inch guns on the destroyer USS Phelps, DD-360, firing. Plane makes bombing run on island. Expended ammunition cases on the deck of the USS Phelps.
LST (Landing Ship, Tanks) and submarine chasers in transport area during invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands. Large explosion. Fire and smoke columns rise at the island. (World War II period).
Island under bombardment during invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands. Smoke columns rise. LST (Landing Ship, Tank) in transport area. (World War II period).
Smoke columns rise at a beach during U.S. invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands, during World War 2. Depth charge explosion at sea. U.S. Navy ships in the area.
Fire and smoke rises during invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands. Battleships at sea. Bombs burst and smoke columns rises on the beach. (World War II period).
Smoke rises during invasion of Saipan, Mariana Islands. Ships in the sea. Smoke columns rise at a beach.