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Allied soldiers fight against the Japanese and take over the island of Buna, New Guinea during World War II.

Allied troops during the Battle of Buna island in New Guinea during World War II. Allied soldiers fire artillery in a wooded area. Tanks advance through a jungle. Soldiers in a trench. Allied soldiers advance across the forest. Dead Japanese soldiers in a trench. Allied soldiers relax after taking over the island of Buna.

Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 46 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675066018
Mass production of radio and used in battles by transmitting messages and invasion is completed on Pacific island.

Dramatization shows how walkie-talkie can effect battle plans, United States. After receiving mica, radios are produced. Radios are transported via railroad. Troops battle on a Pacific Island. Soldiers move into action and fire artillery. Soldiers try to make contacts with headquarters, the message is transmitted. Amphibious landing and counter attacks of U.S. troops. The invasion is completed. Japanese flag is lowered and U.S. flag is waved at mast on Japanese island No. 6. (World War II period).

Date: 1943
Duration: 3 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071599
U.S. paratroopers land on a Japanese held island in the Pacific Theater during World War II.

U.S. paratroopers combat against the enemy in the Pacific Theater depicts use of war bond money during World War II. U.S. Army Air Force C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft in flight. U.S. paratroopers get ready for a jump over a Pacific island. The paratroopers jump from the transport and descend over the island. The paratroopers land under fire.

Date: 1943
Duration: 1 min 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675075534
Native families of Peleliu Island, Palau, pose for pictures after the occupation by U.S. Forces during World War II

As film begins, Native families of Peleliu Island, Palau, are seen coming out of a heavily fortified shelter on the Island during World War 2. The senior male in the group organizes them for picture-taking. Several American Marines gather around them. Next, they pose for the camera. An American Marine officer walks over and gives candy to small children in the group, who seem shy. Closeup of the senior male of the group. Closeup of the small children. Closeup of family group including woman holding a small boy. Two American Marine officers speaking with the senior male Islander. Another view of family group. Closing slate.

Date: 1944, October 14
Duration: 1 min 24 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022841
Landing crafts underway to beach at Peleliu Island, Palau.

Landing crafts underway to beach at Peleliu Island, Palau. Smoke columns rise from the Island. Aerial view of the Island. Boats burn on surface of water.

Date: 1944, September 17
Duration: 3 min 29 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022951
United States Landing Crafts fire at beach on Peleliu Island, Palau.

United States Marine Corp plays trumpet on deck of Ship around Peleliu Island, Palau. Heavy bombarding over the Island. Landing Crafts fire at beach. Shells explode in water nearby. Smoke columns rise from the Island. Officer looks through binoculars. Rocket barage explodes on beach. (World War II period).

Date: 1944, September 17
Duration: 3 min 8 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022954