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U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division make repairs during lull in combat on Peleliu Island in World War II

During a lull in fighting, on Peleliu, during World War 2, a U.S. marine, with two others in an improvised tent shelter, hands out mail to buddies. Their tent frame is made from broken tree limbs. Three mess kit cups hang on the top frame limb. Marines stand in a line with their mess cups to dip beverage from a large pot. Marines walk along the airfield while others ride on a landing vehicle tracked (LVT). Those on the LVT get down and walk with the rest. Partial remains of roofed structure protects some supplies and equipment. Others sit out on the ground. An M4A2 tank, of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion, sits in the background. Marines work on equipment, in the shade of the roofed shed. One uses a welding torch to make repairs. Outside the shed, marines work on M4 tanks and an LVT.

Location: Peleliu Palau Islands
Date: 1944, September 23
Duration: 1 min 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022908
U.S. Marines of the 1st Marine Division fire 60 mm mortars on Peleliu Island, Palau, during World War II.

U.S. marines of the 1st Marine Division, are seen dug in along a dirt road during the battle of Peleliu, in World War 2. They fire 60mm mortar rounds. Several seem comfortable taking shelter behind an M4A2 tank of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion, parked on the road. Marines in a jeep drop off mortar rounds to the marines dug in along the road. Glimpse of dead Japanese soldier who apparently committed suicide with a knife.

Location: Peleliu Palau Islands
Date: 1944, September 18
Duration: 57 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675022909
U.S. B-29s of 73rd Bombardment Wing arriving at Isley Field, Saipan, Marianas Islands, during World War 2

Map of Pacific Ocean showing Saipan and routes of B-29s to bomb Japan. Aerial view of B-29 in flight over water. Four fighter escort aircraft. B-29 comes in for landing. Numerous B-29s, carrying "Square" tail markings, land at the airfield. Map shows range of the B-29s extending to Japan and beyond, to edge of China.

Location: Saipan Marianas Islands
Date: 1944
Duration: 3 min 7 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051686
Ground Crews load bombs in B-29 Super Fortress on Saipan, Marianas Islands during World War II.

Arming B-29s on Saipan during World War Two. B-29 on ramp with all four engines running. It taxis for takeoff. General activity on ramp as ground crews load bombs into B-29s. Bombs being moved on dollies. Airmen write messages in chalk on bombs. One reads: "Only the Beginning." Another reads: "KO Tokyo / Pappy." Bombs being loaded into B-29 bomb bays. Mechanic cleans guns in the top turret of a B-29 aircraft.

Location: Saipan Marianas Islands
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051689
Examples of aircraft art on B-29s stationed at Saipan, Marianas Islands, during World War 2

U.S.Soldier artist painting image of a bull dog wearing boxing gloves, on the fuselage of a B-29. Names painted on B-29s read: "Dumbo, King of the Show; "Miss Behavin;" "Special Delivery;"and "Waddy's Wagon;" B-29s landing on the airfield.

Location: Saipan Marianas Islands
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051690
U.S. troops establishing a beachhead on Guam, Mariana Islands, during World War II

U.S. troops wading ashore on Guam, during Marianas campaign, in World War 2. Transport ships in far background. One soldier directing vehicular traffic in the surf, motions to a DUKW amphibious vehicle, carrying a load of troops, that drives past the camera. Troops carrying packs and weapons as they slog through shallow surf. Battle scarred shoreline of sand and palm trees. Vehicles moving through area as troops set up camp. More views of troops wading ashore, through deeper water (tide coming in). Line of amphibious vehicles (DUKWs) coming ashore. Contingent of U.S. troops wading in knee deep water. Some weapons covered in plastic for protection.

Location: Guam Mariana Islands
Date: 1944, July
Duration: 2 min 45 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675062233
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