Views from American positions on the ground, as U.S. carrier-based Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft attack Japanese positions on Peleliu Island in World War 2.
U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division, are seen in a group on path during the battle of Peleliu Island, during World War 2. One of the marines has a doberman pincher dog on a leash. Marines drive a jeep on the path, in front of a 1st Marine Tank Battalion M4A2 tank. The marine, with the dog, pours some water, from his mess kit cup, over the dog's head to cool him.
U.S. marines of the 1st Division, seen during lull in fighting on Peleliu Island, during World War 2. Body of a dead Japanese soldier who apparently committed suicide with a knife. Marines temporarily relaxing, including a group sitting in front of a large tent, near a sign reading: "Tank Bn CP," referring to a command post of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion.
United States Marine Corps carry wounded Marine on litter at Peleliu Island, Palau. Two soldiers assist a wounded Marine to walk. Tank with dozer shovel moves across airstrip. Marine gives water to wounded soldier on litter. Rifle lying alongside. F4 Corsair flies overhead. Explosion and smoke in foreground. (World War II period).
F4 Corsair aircraft in flight over Peleliu Island, Palau during World War II. Army truck moves along airfield. United States 1st Tank Battalion troops put wounded Marine onto the truck. Explosion on hill with smoke rising.
Colonel J J Selden and General W H Repertus of 1st Tank Battalion, examine map at Peleliu Island, Palau.
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