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Principal factors and benefits of plan of execution of Flintlock Operations on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

A training film on operations of U.S. forces on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands during World War II. Wrecked guns and shells on the island. Burlesque and Camouflage Islands shown on a map. There are two principal factors of the plan of execution of Carillon Island. The seizure of weakly defended islands and the use of three islands for emplacement of artillery to support principal landings. This is depicted with the help of animation. Heavy gun fire and aerial bombardment on all the principle islands. Coordination between land, naval and aerial forces helped in the accomplishment of objectives. A map of Carillon Atoll. A map of the Marshall Islands. Major benefits of Flintlock Operations and how it was effective in achieving victory are explained.

Location: Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Islands
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077304
A U.S. ship convoy undertakes a three phase occupation plan for the Marshall Islands during World war II.

A training film on operations of U.S. forces on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands during World War II. A map locates Burlesque and Camouflage Islands. The occupation plan for northern landing forces is to occupy and defend the North Carillon group of islands in three phases. The first phase is 'how hour dog day'. Jasper, Ivan, Albert and Allen Islands are included in the phase. Phase II is 'William hour dog plus one day'. Burlesque, Camouflage and Abraham Islands are included in the phase. Operations of phase III include organization of defenses on Burlesque and Camouflage Islands. Capture of the remaining islands is also included in this phase. The Arlington and the Hollis Islands are to be captured. Officers discuss. Smoke rises from naval guns fire. Aerial view of the target area. A ship convoy bombs the main parts of the atoll. Heavy columns of black smoke rise from the bombing. Air support is provided and naval gun fire is carried out according to schedule in phase I. The island is secure after sometime. Animation depicts occupation of the islands and casualties. Japanese men come aboard a ship as they climb a net.

Location: Kwajalein Atoll Marshall Islands
Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675077290
U.S. sailors aboard target ship USS Salt Lake City showing damage caused to it after U.S. atomic bomb explosion on Bikini Atoll, Marsh

Operation Crossroads (Atomic Bomb Test Able Day) by the United States on Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. U.S. sailors aboard a target ship, the USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), showing damage caused after the atomic bomb explosion. Superstructure of a ship. A tank and a seaplane on the ship. U.S. flag flies from the bridge of the ship.

Location: Bikini Atoll Marshall Islands
Date: 1946, July 1
Duration: 2 min 12 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675075080
An underwater Baker bomb detonation destroys ships in target zone off Bikini Atoll during Operation Crossroads by the U.S.

Operation Crossroads (Baker Day Atomic Bomb Test) by the United States on Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. A Baker atom bomb being detonated underwater in the midst of target ships. A mushroom cloud rises after the explosion. A massive water wave overwhelms and destroys target ships as it reaches them.

Location: Bikini Atoll Marshall Islands
Date: 1946, July 25
Duration: 4 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675075088
Operation Crossroads. Activities on ramp after return of B-29 "Dave's Dream" from Test Able atomic bomb drop at Bikini Atoll

Military personnel swarm about on the ramp of airfield in Marshall Islands, where B-29, "Dave's Dream," is parked after returning from the Able Test drop of atomic bomb on Bikini Atoll, as part of Operation Crossroads atomic testing. Seen is Major General Curtis Lemay, Commander of the 20th Air Force, to which the 509th Bombardment Group its atomic bombers (B-29s) were assigned. He is being interviewed in front of another B-29 atomic bomber, with symbol of atomic explosion on its nose area and the name "Atomizer" written on it.

Location: Marshall Islands
Date: 1946, July 1
Duration: 1 min 59 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034528
Operation Cross Roads. Aircraft brings participants and official observers to the Marshall Islands

Air Transport Command C-54 aircraft, arrives and taxis to parking place on ramp at airfield in the Marshall Islands, related to the nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll (Operations Crossroads). When the door opens, An officer scurries down the stairway to join two others standing at foot of the stairs ready to greet arriving passengers. Military officers are gathered on the ramp, including Air Force General Henry (Hap) Arnold. Many military and civilian passengers deplane and are greeted and mingle with those on the ramp. Some distance away, base personnel are gathered , including several women, to watch the activity. The only base buildings seen are Quonset huts and buildings contrived from them. The first of several military staff cars drives away carrying the arriving passengers.

Location: Marshall Islands
Date: 1946
Duration: 1 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675034526
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