United States Navy PT Boats underway in the Atlantic Ocean during World War 2. In one of the boats, a sailor in battle gear is seen at a twin 50 caliber machine gun. The boats generate a large wake as they move at high speed through the water. Other crew members are seen at their respective stations in the boat.
YMS during mine sweeping activities in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. United States Navy YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper) underway at sea as they sweep mines. Mines explode in the foreground and a pillar of smoke and water rises up. YMS in a column and mines explode. YMS underway at sea as mines explode in the background. Mines explode with YMS in the background.
YMS during mine sweeping activities in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Norfolk, Virginia. United States Navy YMS (Auxiliary Motor Minesweeper) underway at sea as they sweep mines. Mines explode in the foreground and a pillar of smoke and water rises up. Mines explode with YMS in the foreground. Mines explode with YMS underway in the Atlantic. A helicopter in flight.
Mine detonation activities in Cherbourg, France during World War II. United States officer points at mine control cables outside a building in Cherbourg, France. Men aboard the mine pelorus. Man pulls a cable. Flag on a paravane in water. An electrically controlled mine explodes in harbor. A wrecked L' Ouste fort with a tower on the top. Mines explode as a pillar of water and smoke rises up.
Allied forces in Cherbourg, France. Cars enter and leave the gates of Naval Hospital. Two sailors enter the hospital. Wounded or sick, recuperating patients in cots inside the hospital. A patient smokes cigarette. Men unload supplies off a military truck and into the warehouse. United States sailors loaded onto a military truck.
Allied campaign in Salamau, Nassau and Lae in Pacific Theater during World War II. A map shows position of Salamau, Nassau and Lae in Pacific Theater. Australian and American troops fight against the Japanese in Salamau and Nassau. Artillery fired and Allies take control of the territory after defeating the Japanese. American destroyers move beach wards in Lae. Australian 9th Division soldiers on the beach. Soldier move inland. Tanks and artillery moved inland. Allied paratrooper land in Markham valley. Planes lined up and men prepare an airfield. United states B-17 bombers drop bombs over Japanese positions. Soldiers capture the area and celebrate. Australian flag hoisted.
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