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Animation show division 107 striking Japanese and then retreating in the Surigao Strait during the Battle for Leyte Gulf.

Animated map shows Allied naval battle for the Surigao Strait in the Philippine island during the Battle for Leyte Gulf against the Japanese naval-air forces during October 1944. Radar picks up enemy's presence. Division 107 strikes Japanese forces and then retreats quickly, making smoke. (World War II period).

Location: Leyte Philippines
Date: 1944, October
Duration: 3 min 54 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029333
Ferocious battle for the Surigao Strait in the Philippines is seen during the Battle for Leyte Gulf.

Animated map shows Allied naval battle for the Surigao Strait in the Philippine island during the Battle for Leyte Gulf against the Japanese naval-air forces during October 1944. Shows the advancement and attack of the Allied naval fleet. Japanese Navy sailor survivors in water are rescued and taken aboard Allied ships. They are shown clinging to floating debris in the water. Narrator notes that some refused to take the rope lines that were offered. Distant smoke arises from destroyed enemy vessels. Results of the battle show, heavy damage inflicted to the Japanese fleet and minimal to the Allied. (World War II period).

Location: Leyte Philippines
Date: 1944, October
Duration: 3 min 10 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029335
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.

Location: Pacific Theater
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 15 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675042984
USS Hancock (CV-19), USS Cabot (CVL-28), and USS Intrepid (CV-11) hit by Kamikazes in World War II

A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft is spotted overhead. Next, on November 25, 1944, from a considerable distance, an explosion is seen and white smoke rising from the American aircraft carrier, USS Hancock (CV-19). Tracer bullets being fired as a Kamikaze plane dives. The U.S. Navy Aircraft carrier USS Intrepid is seen on fire and completely covered in dense black smoke. Sunset and darkness. Next, in daylight, an unidentified American warship fires its guns while underway. Aircraft Carrier, USS Intrepid (CV-11) is seen firing antiaircraft guns , making black flak cloud overhead. Suddenly black smoke rises from vicinity of her island from a Kamikase strike. It gradually clears as fire fighting operations progress aboard. Next, she is seen underway in the opposite direction.

Location: Pacific Ocean
Date: 1944, November 25
Duration: 2 min 16 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051363
United States aircraft from USS Cowpens attack the Japanese Sendai class light cruiser Naka during World War II

17 February 1944, during World War 2, off the coast of Truk Island in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. aircraft from the USS Cowpens (CVL-25) attack the Japanese Sendai class light cruiser Naka. Scenes of the bombing attack on the Japanese cruiser. Explosions on and around the Naka, which turns to starboard in an evasive maneuver.

Location: Pacific Theater
Date: 1944, February 17
Duration: 1 min 1 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675055351
Destroyer USS Drayton DD- 366 and Heavy Cruiser USS Salt Lake City, CA-25 during World War II in the Pacific

U.S. Destroyer ship, USS Drayton (DD-366) in camouflage paint, underway off Okinawa in World War II. Crew members crowd her decks as she sends a man,by high line transfer in large enclosed canvas sling, to nearby heavy cruiser USS Salt Lake City (CA-25). View of the transfer from the cruiser. The Drayton moves away. A Vought OS2U Kingfisher scout plane lands in the slick of USS Salt Lake City and bounces about in rough water. View from the Salt Lake City of Japanese shells, from shore battery on Marcus Island, falling into the sea. Momentary view of Lieutenant Commander, Eddie Peabody and his troupe, entertaining sailors aboard the Salt Lake City in port at Ulithi, on Nov. 11, 1944.

Location: Pacific Ocean
Date: 1944, October 9
Duration: 2 min 59 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675059676
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