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USS Idaho, USS Mississippi and USS New in a column formation underway in Hampton Roads, United States.
U.S. battleships underway in Hampton Roads, United States. The battleships underway in a column formation include USS Idaho, USS Mississippi and USS New Mexico. Troopship Henderson underway at sea.
U.S. soldiers and airmen being instructed by officers in the United States.
West Point Military Academy's history and traditions are depicted. Airmen seated in a room. An officer instructs them about aerodynamics. He explains them aerodynamics with the help of a diagram on a board. A portrait gallery and battle memorials in view. Signs read: 'Mexico-Buena' and 'Chapultepec'. Soldiers advance with the flag of the U.S. on the battlefield. The American flag hoisted on a flag pole. The soldiers stand at attention and an officer talks to them.
Battle for Leyte Gulf between the Allied naval-air forces and the Japanese naval-air forces in region of Philippine island of Leyte during World War II
Documentary titled 'Battle for Leyte Gulf' depicts the battle fought between the Allied naval-air forces and the Japanese naval-air forces in Pacific waters off the Philippines, in World War 2.. Montage of views chronicling the battle, opens with aerial views of pacific islands seen through clouds followed by glimpse of numerous ships maneuvering far below. Port bow views of U.S. New Mexico class battle ship, followed by the USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) of the 7th Fleet. Glimpse of troops on landing craft and charging across an island. Transport ships underway. Cruisers and battleships firing their guns. An Essex class aircraft carrier silhouetted against the horizon. An F6F aircraft comes up on elevator to flight deck next to the island on the USS Enterprise (CV-6). It has white triangle on tail containing its number. An F6F taking off from the Enterprise. Formation of U.S. aircraft in flight overhead. Gun crew firing twin bofors 40mm anti-aircft cannon.Flak bursts and tracer bullets seen in the sky as a Japanese warplane falls. Gun camera footage of American aircraft strafing Japanese aircraft on ground at an airfield. View, from an aircraft carrier, of a Mahan class destroyer traveling to her port side. Glimpse of two ships close together during refueling operation at sea. Animated map dominates remainder of the film. It illustrates movement of Task Force 38 to Okinawa on 10 October 1944 and launching of aerial attacks. the map shows further manuevers and activities of the task force. During these activities, Narrator notes that the cruisers USS Canberra and USS Houston are torpedoed and taken in tow. Cartoon shows Japanese propaganda broadcast about Japanese naval prowess. Glimpse of Japanese sailors cheering. Animated map continues showing maneuvers of U.S. task forces. Narrator notes the Houston is again torpedoed. Animated map continues to illustrate movements and attacks against Luzon and amphibious landings on outpost islands in Leyte Gulf.
Disabled war veterans from various U.S. wars greet President Hoover at a White House lawn festival in Washington DC.
Shows disabled war veterans (soldiers) being assisted by nurses at the White House lawn festival in Washington DC. War veterans from various U.S. campaigns including World War I, the Punitive Expedition in Mexico, and the U.S. Civil War wait in line to shake hands with President Herbert Hoover in the traditional White House reception. The First Lady and members of President Hoover's cabinet are also on hand to greet the well-wishers. The oldest soldiers present include both confederate and union soldiers from the American Civil War.
USS Tennessee struck by Kamikaze , off Okinawa, during World War II
A United States New Mexico class battleship (believed to be the USS Idaho) is seen underway off Okinawa in World War 2. Heavy flak (antiaircraft gun fire) in the sky. Japanese Kamikaze (suicide dive bombers) in the skies under heavy flak fire. Kamikaze dives and strikes a battleship that appears to be the USS Tennessee (BB-43) throwing up a ball of flame. In the background is a smoking Destroyer, probably the USS Zellars (DD777) which was already hit by one or two Kamikazes. The Zellars and Tennessee were a short distance ahead of the Idaho during the attack. The Zellars was dead in the water as the Idaho passed it.
Visiting Latin American military officers get acquainted with 37mm anti-tank guns at Fort Riley Kansas.
Visiting Latin American military officers get hands-on experience with anti-tank gun at Fort Riley Kansas. U.S. Army Soldiers load 37mm anti-tank guns mounted on army jeep. Captain Gonzalo from Cuba, Lt. Nava Rotas from Mexico, Lt. Chavez from Peru take turns to adjust the gun, aim through the gun telescope and give the firing orders. (World War II period).
