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Floating ports prefabricated and towed across the English Channel for invasion of Europe; D-Day scenes in World War 2

Ships, supplies, troops, and weapons being marshalled for the invasion of Europe. Allied troops under fire wade ashore from landing craft during D-Day invasion of Normandy France. Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy. A floating port, consisting of Phoenix breakwaters, steel piers and related structures, designed in Quebec, Canada, assembled in England, and towed across the English Channel. A dozen Allied fighter aircraft in close formation fly over the floating port convoy. Aerial views of the numerous elements of the floating port. Diagrams of the floating port and building of a Mulberry harbour. Views of the sinking of caissons. Old Allied ships being maneuvered and scuttled to form a breakwater. A floating bridge extending to the beachhead. Trucks moving over the floating bridge. Barrage balloons over the beachhead. A storm inflicts severe damage to phoenixes and the new port. But supply operations resume after repairs are made off the coast of Normandy. Views of war weary U.S. Army troops taking a break for chow in the days after the D-Day invasion. American troops enjoy a hot meal and eat rations. Some smile. A soldier smoking a cigarette. A U.S. soldier cheers on fellow soldiers riding away in an Army truck.

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944, June
Duration: 9 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045258
Towing operations of phoenix units, a Lobnitz pier head and a whale unit constructed by the Seabees in Normandy, France.

Creation of an artificial harbor and bridges by the Seabees in Normandy, France during World War II. Captain Clark is in charge of landing operations at Omaha beach and Commander Karlior, 108th Seabees battalion talk. Towing operations: Tugs used for towing phoenix units. The tugs take a whale unit in tow. A tug takes a phoenix unit in tow and anther with a whale unit in tow. Lobnitz spuds in tow. A formation of fighter aircraft in flight. Seabees crew and gun crew on phoenix unit. 40mm anti aircraft gun on the phoenix unit. Transport aircraft tow a glider.

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944, December 4
Duration: 3 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675045273
Remains of crashed B-29 at crash site on Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands in World War II

Remains of United States Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress that crashed in Tinian, Northern Marianas Islands during World War 2. It was B-29 number 42-65283, nicknamed "Big Wheel," from the 9th Bomb Group, 99th Bomb Squadron. Opening scene shows remains of two engines and bent propellers from the crashed B-29. Ocean and a B-29 coming in for a landing are seen in background. Two destroyed engines and props along with partially intact empennage, are the only recognizable parts of the airplane. Aircraft debris is scattered close to the beach. Three U.S. Army Air Force personnel stand looking over the wreckage.

Location: Tinian Island Mariana Islands
Date: 1945, March 31
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675045367
General MacArthur returns to the Philippines; seen wading ashore.

United States navy fighting the Japanese. Map locates places where General MacArthur has visited. General on the deck of ship accompanied by other officials. He smokes cigar. The Navy bombards Japanese positions on Leyte. Landing craft reach the beaches. General MacArthur and President Osmena wade ashore. United States troops advance on the island. Destroyed buildings in the area due to bombardment. Civilians in tents. U.S. troops along with MacArthur and other officials stand outside a building and the flag hoisting ceremony takes place. (World War II period).

Location: Philippines
Date: 1944
Duration: 4 min 39 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675046226
Italian Campaign in World War II. Allied officers discuss plans, referring to map of Italy

The Italian Campaign in World War Two. Allied gunners firing a heavy gun from under a camouflage net. Allied officers gather on beach. Buildings on palisades behind them. An officer discusses plans while referring to a map of Italy, mounted on a board. Seated officers watch and listen to the briefing.

Location: Italy
Date: 1944
Duration: 55 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675046266
A damaged LCT and other landing craft vehicles underway during D-Day invasion

Off the coast of Normandy on D-Day. A Landing Craft Tank (LCT) damaged by a mine. A ship underway in the background. PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat and loaded LCTs sail towards a beach.

Location: English Channel
Date: 1944, June 6
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675046303
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