U.S. amphibious landings on Red Beach 2 in Okinawa during World War 2. U.S. Navy Destroyer USS Metcalf (DD-595) fires guns toward shore. Behind her is the Cruiser, USS Baltimore (CA-68) also firing her guns. Closeup of the USS Metcalf as first waves of Company "A", 4th U.S. Marine Regiment, in amphibious landing craft head toward Red Beach 2. They pass in front of the USS Metcalf and USS Baltimore, as both ships continue firing at the shore. Views from a landing craft of others in the first landing wave. Brief closeup of U.S. Marines crowded in their landing craft.
U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance company advancing ahead of front lines on Okinawa, during World War II. Two long columns of Marines on both sides of road go through rice paddies with weapons at sling arms. They come to halt and sit down on side of road. Marine transmits over Navy TCS radio in MZ radio jeep. Marines rest alongside of road. River in the background. Lines of jeeps and DUKWs (six wheel drive amphibious truck) move along road. Large fleet offshore in the background. Marines ride on motor carriages 105mm as they move along road, hills in the background.
U.S. Marines, of the 6th Tank Battalion, at an ammunition dump in Okinawa Tank Service Park, right after the end of World War 2. They open wooden cases and unbundle 75mm shells, which they pass hand-to-hand, up to a marine in the turret of an M4A2 tank.
The U.S. 306th Infantry of the 77th Division attacks Japanese enemy positions in Okinawa during World War II. M8 75mm Howitzer HMC (Howitzer Motor Carriage) stationary in mud. Two soldiers in turret of tank fire its 75mm Howitzer. Close-up views of sighting devices in the tank and loading of howitzer. Tank as it recoils after firing.
Exteriors of a large building in Tokyo during World War II. Men around various counters inside building. Banker using abacus. Close view of Japanese bill. Banker deals with a customer. Men on Tokyo stock exchange trading floor. Japanese industries. Sign reads 'Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Japan'. Various men in meeting. Propaganda theater with national symbols of Japan and Nazi Germany shown as decorations, showing bond between the two countries. A stage performance underway in the theater.
Shintoism in Japan during World War II. Japanese Emperor Hirohito on horseback. Many people banging a giant gong. Various people and Japanese officials bow. Women in kimonos bow. People around temple area. Women worship. Essence burning. Men dance in a ceremony.
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