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U.S. marines process Japanese prisoners on Betio, Tarawa, during World War II. Seabees begin restoring the airfield
U.S. 2nd Division Marines process about 10 Japanese soldiers taken prisoner on Betio, Tarawa atoll, during the battle there in World War 2. They cut away the prisoners' clothing to assure they don't carry weapons or explosives. (Narrator states they were later given replacement clothing from captured supplies.) Marines tend to a wounded Japanese prisoner. Japanese prisoners carrying their own wounded to a pier for evacuation. Marines cleaning up using water from captured Japanese steel barrels. Marines stand on fortifcations containing British Vickers BL 15 inch Mark I coastal defense guns captured by the Japanese in Singapore. These were knocked out by U.S. naval gunfire during the pre-assault bombardment. Closeup of one breech of a gun. A knocked out Japanese light tank at the South side of Japanese Rear Admiral Shibasaki's headquarters on Betio. (Shibasaki, commander of the Japanese forces there, was reportedly killed by U.S. Naval gunfire early in the assault.) Panning view of the remains of the reinforced concrete Japanese headquarters structure. U.S. Seabees using power shovel, dump trucks, graders, and heavy rollers, to restore the airfield for U.S. operations.
U.S. aircraft begin flight operations on Betio airfield in World War II. Navy F6F aircraft land at airfield. Marines leave to embark on troop ships
U.S. Marines complete capture of Tarawa from Japanese defenders in World War 2. U.S. Navy F6F aircraft are seen landing on the Betio airfield, Tarawa atoll, 24 hours after Seabees began to restore it to operation. One of the pilots poses with marines after landing. Marines of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, wade ashore to relieve the others, provide protection for Seabees, and clean up ordnance in and around the airfield. Formal flag-raising ceremony officially establishing Tarawa under American control. The flag is raised as marines salute. The American flag flying high over the atoll. Battle-weary marines leaving Tarawa to embark on their transport ships, as members of the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines, bid them farewell.
USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) burns at sea off shore of Luzon, Philippines following attack by Japanese kamikaze aircraft
During bombardment on Luzon, Philippines during Battle of Luzon, World War 2. U.S. Navy ships underway, supporting Lingayen Gulf landings. Ships at sea. Various views both close-up and distant of USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) burning and consumed in fire and smoke following hit by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft. Huge clouds of smoke rising from the aircraft carrier. Aircraft seen on flight deck. Support ships attempting to render aid and fight fires on the USS Ommaney Bay as it burns.
U.S. Navy ships underway off shore Luzon, Philippines, supporting the Lingayen Gulf Landings during Battle of Luzon
Bombardment on Luzon, Philippines during World War 2. Destroyer underway at sea. U.S. sailors watch through binoculars. Various U.S. Navy ships in the background supporting Lingayen Gulf Landings early in the Battle of Luzon. Destroyers, LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry) and battleships underway.
USS Ommaney Bay burning off shore Luzon, Philippines, with other U.S. Navy ships and personnel looking on.
Clip shows several still images extracted from moving images of the USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) burning in the Sulu Sea off the shore of Luzon, Philippines, following a strike by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft during World War 2. The moving film from which the stills were extracted can be seen at clips 65675072050 and 65675072051. Several stills of the USS Ommaney Bay burning. Stills of navy sailors watching through binoculars and additional destroyer and support ships in the background.
U.S. Marines launch the Battle of Tarawa, in the Pacific, during World War II.
U.S. marines engage Japanese during the Battle of Tarawa in World War II. Members of United States 2nd Marine Division walk up gangplanks, in full battle gear, and board ships. Convoy of ships underway in the Pacific Ocean, with weapons on deck visible. Fighter escort aircraft from U.S. aircraft carriers fly in formation over the convoy. A U.S. destroyer pulls alongside to deliver sealed orders on a line stretched between the two vessels. Officer briefs the Marines with a relief map on deck of ship. Marines load ammunition in belts for machine guns. They check and fire weapons. They exercise to relieve tension. Navy and coast guard assault boat coxwains receive last minute instructions from an officer. Chaplain conducts religious services for the Marines before the invasion day. Boats loaded with marines proceed toward the shore. Explosions occur. Aircraft in flight as they strafe and drop bombs on Japanese shore installations. American assault boats approach the beach. Heavy Japanese firing destroys several U.S. assault boats. Marines find some shelter behind a pier extending into the water. Marines are held down by heavy Japanese fire. They suffer heavy casualties and administer aid to wounded.
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