Damage to superstructure of the high speed transport ship USS Register near Okinawa. The damage caused as a result of a Japanese kamikaze A6M zero fighter plane attack. Views of the toppled kingpost which the plane struck, and which subsequently crashed over #3 40MM gun (remains of it are shown). Welders cut away wreckage of kingpost and hoists. Section of mast bent over 40 mm gun mount. Fueling operations alongside. (World War II period).
U.S.Marines carry one wounded, on a litter, and place him on a landing vehicle tracked, at the beachhead, during the amphibious assault on Saipan during World War 2.
U.S. marine with bandaged head wound lying on a stretcher in sand on Saipan after amphibious assault by infantry of 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions in World War 2. Medic administering blood plasma. Marines transferring dead to a landing craft.
U.S. Marines of the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions on the beachhead during amphibious assault on Saipan, during World War 2. The beach is jammed with Marines and equipment. Smoke rising in background from bombardment by U.S. Navy warships.
U.S. marines stand about as an officer makes field notes for reports during the battle of Saipan, during World War 2.
U.S. marines firing a 75mm Pack howitzer during the battle of Saipan, in World War 2. View from distance, of smoke rising from bursting shells.
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