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Scenes from Battle of Midway during World War II. U.S. Naval Academy cadets graduating June 19, 1942.
Scenes from the Naval Battle of Midway, in World War 2. A helmeted sailor, on deck of a U.S warship, silhouetted next to a propeller blade. A Fletcher-class U.S. Navy destroyer in background. View from near top of a Curtiss SOC Seagull airplane on the USS Portland (CA-33),as she fires two of her 5 inch antiaircraft guns, amidship,during the battle of Midway. Air is filled with low-altitude black flak smoke. A Japanese G4M1 model 11 ("Betty") bomber flies close by at low altitude across the line of sight. Smoke rises from the Portland's gunfire. Another Betty bomber low over the water in far background. Aerial view of a burning Japanese cruiser, far below, maneuvering to evade American attacks. View from U.S. airplane circling closer to the smoking Japanese cruiser. Closeups of panned stills showing severely damaged Japanese warships. Scene shifts to a large formation of Navy personnel in dress whites, where U.S. Admiral Chester Nimitz is decorating navy personnel who distinguished themselves in the battle. Nimitz sits, visiting a wounded sailor, at a hospital. U.S.Army Air Forces B-17 Crews, who bombed Japanese ships, are seen being interviewed on Midway Island. Scene shifts to war production workers assembling aircraft in factories in the United States. U.S. warplanes being manufactured. B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft being rolled out of a plant. Graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval academy, in Annapolis, Maryland. Spectators watch as the cadet corps parades. View inside the historic hall of the old academy filled with spectators, cadets graduate a year early due to the war. Graduating cadets shaking hands with Academy administrators. Cadets of the class of 1943 cheer and throw their hats in the air at end of commencement ceremonies on June 19, 1942.
Various types of aircraft land on flight deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Pacific, during World War II
A United States Navy aircraft carrier underway in Pacific ocean during World War 2. Numerous carrier landings are shown, involviing F6Fs, TBMs, and SB2C aircraft . There are no mishaps, and only one aircraft is seen getting a wave-off and going around. The various aircraft approach and land in a mixed sequence of the different types.
Events in career of Chester W. Nimitz. Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. Admiral takes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet
Japanese flag on a Japanese aircraft carrier. Japanese aircraft take off to attack Pearl Harbor. Squadron of Japanese aircraft in flight, and dropping bombs over Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy ships being destroyed by Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor. Chester W Nimitz gives a brief speech when he takes command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. He shakes hand with his senior officers. Animated map depicts the Japanese and American bases. Sweeping elevated view of an American ship building dock area as many workers build new warships for World War 2. Close-up views of war production workers building ships. New ships being launched including an aircraft carrier and also the Liberty Ship SS Richard Bassett. View of interior of a U.S. Navy submarine. Officer with cigar in mouth viewing target through periscope. Shot of torpedo being fired from submarine and then view through periscope as a target ship is hit and explodes. Dramatic shot of a U.S. Navy submarine surfacing. The submarine breaks the surface and its bow shoots high into the air as it breaches and then settles to complete surfacing. Scene of United States warships firing at Japanese enemy ships, and U.S. Navy aircraft taking off for attack from aircraft carrier. Narrator indicates it is for Battle of the Coral Sea and Battle of Midway. Scene from deck of U.S. Navy ship of sky filled with flak and fire as American ships work to down a Japanese airplane. Fire on deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier after attack by a Japanese aircraft. Burning wreckage of Japanese aircraft in water close to an American Navy ship. Scenes of U.S. Navy ship guns firing and hitting Japanese aircraft that crashes into the sea. An aerial view of a Japanese airplane hit by an attacking U.S. aircraft, as seen from the American aircraft gun camera.
Events in career of Chester W. Nimitz. High level planning during World War II.
Brief view of damage to Light Cruiser, USS Birmingham (CL-62) suffered while trying to aid Light Aircraft Carrier, USS Princeton (CVL-23) which burned and exploded from Japanese bombing, on Oct. 24, 1944, in World War 2. Scene shifts to United States sailors aboard a battle ship wearing Purple Heart medals awarded following Battles of Midway and Coral Sea. Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz, commander of U.S. Navy forces and General Douglas MacArthur, commander of U.S. ground forces, look at a map on wall, and consult together. MacArthur holds his traditional corn cob pipe. Admiral Nimitz on battlefield inspection tour with Admiral William Halsey and Navy Secretary Frank Knox in Solomon Islands. American flag flutters at United States Base camp. President Roosevelt, Admiral Nimitz and General MacArthur meeting at CINCPAC headquarters. Nimitz points at a map on wall. Roosevelt and MacArthur having private conversation. Admiral Nimitz hands pointer to General MacArthur, who prepares to brief the President about the final invasion of Japan. Admiral Nimitz climbs over an obstacle and sits next to President Roosevelt. Outdoor scene on Hawaii, President Roosevelt seated and Admiral Nimitz and other officers standing in relaxed gathering.
Highlights in career of Chester W Nimitz. U.S. naval campaigns against Japanese forces during World War II.
Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz speaks to naval officers and civilians, on third anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Sailors salute as he boards a ship. Admiral Nimitz with Admiral Halsey. Fleet of The United States ships underway to attack Japanese enemy. Battleships fire guns at enemy. Rockets being fired from U.S. ships. U.S. amphibious landing at Leyte. Japanese military show their commitment to fight. U.S. Navy crews at work aboard ships preparing to engage Japanese fleet at Leyte Gulf. Heavy U.S. naval gunfire. U.S. navy aircraft take off from carrier and engage Japanese in aerial combat. U.S. aircraft bomb Japanese ships and U.S. ships defend against Japanese air attacks. Japanese survivors floating on debris and life rafts in the ocean. U.S. wounded in stretcher. Dead Americans honored at sea by their comrades in an official ceremony.
Aviator parachutes from stricken airplane and descends to the water near an American warship, in the Pacific.
View of a crewman parachuting from a stricken aircraft over the Pacific, during World War II. The color images are seen from an American warship, nearby.
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