Animated map shows Saipan, Marian Islands. Animation shows U.S. forces acquiring the island from the Japanese during World War II. Aircraft Task Force 58, 52 and 53 approach Tinian and Saipan islands. Aircraft destroy anti aircraft guns, sugarcane fields, coastal areas, buildings and communication centers on the islands.
Animated map shows Saipan in the Marian Islands. Animation shows U.S. forces acquiring the island from the Japanese during World War II. Pictures of U.S. ships approaching the island. A fleet of United States aircraft bombard Japanese islands.
Tourist visit St. Lawrence Island. Tourists board the sightseeing launch. Views of island from the launch. Buildings on the island. Trees and greenery on the island. Large Chateau of some wealthy owner with yacht.
U.S. ships at Sao Miguel Island in the Azores Islands. Technician Mr. Fred New works on a teletype aboard USS Compass Island. The technician at work. A yellow paper in the machine in motion. Other technician aboard the ship. Two men in the background working on some equipment. The two men work on a plotting chart. The teletype is in direct communication with Tyros satellite. A technician hands over a teletype communication to navigator Paul Taylor and Dr. Chester L Buchanon who is a senior scientist. Both men are working on a plotting chart. A digital clock. The teletype in operation.
United States 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division troops on Hill 700, Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands. An infantryman fires a carbine from a concealed position. He crawls out of a foxhole. A soldier in the foxhole reads a letter. (World War II period).
United States 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Division troops on Hill 700, Bougainville Island, Solomon Islands. A patrol with full packs and carbines deploy through broken brush. The troops advance cautiously. A Japanese soldier hides behind a boulder. He is hit by gun fire. Dead Japanese soldier. U.S. soldiers throw hand grenades. Soldiers crawl on stomach towards gun emplacement. (World War II period).
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