Iceland becomes a republic during World War II. Tents set up for citizens of Iceland to vote in a referendum outside the city of Reykjavik. Citizens gather for the ceremony marking the proclamation of Iceland as a republic. President Sveinn Bjornsson and the Bishop of Iceland as the new republic is formed. American commander on Iceland General William Key watches the ceremonies.
Shasta Dam in Shasta Lake City, California is ready to generate power during World War II. Shasta Dam, part of the Central Valley Project system is ready for transmission. Water flows through conduits into 100,000 horsepower turbines that drive huge generators. Men walk in front of the power system ready for transmission.
U.S. Task Force ships battle Japanese enemy aircraft in the Pacific Theater during World War II. A Japanese aircraftgoes down in flames as the United States Task Force battles a sudden air attack. A U.S. fighter aircraft lands on a carrier deck on one wheel. Nigh attack scenes (or possibly dawn or dusk): Two Japanese airplanes are attacked by massive barrage of anti aircraft fire from U.S. Navy ship. One of the aircraft is seen on fire, in a slow arc low arc across the sky until the aircraft, in flames, crashes in the ocean water. Dramatic battle scenes as U.S. ships fight Japanese aircraft at night.
U.S. Task Force ships battle Japanese forces in Biak Island, Indonesia during World War II. U.S. Naval guns fire at coastal installations on Biak. U.S. troops wade ashore. Troops and tanks advance inland. Troops use trained dogs to find snipers. Smoke rises from a burning Japanese aircraft.
U.S. infantry battles Japanese forces on Noemfoor island in Indonesia during World War II. U.S. infantry lands on narrow coral reefs. The infantry advances inland under fire. A Japanese air base comes under American possession. Reinforcements and supplies arrive by air. Paratroopers and parachute supplies are landed by U.S. Army Air Force transport aircraft.
Cleaning up operations by the U.S. Army in Agana, Guam, Mariana Islands during World War II. Aerial views of the town of Agana after U.S. Army Air Force bombardment. A Mass is conducted in a field as cleaning up operations continue. Smoke rises from shell explosions. U.S. Marines armed with guns advance cautiously. Wounded are carried behind the firing line by their comrades. Near the same United States Marine marker which stood during the Japanese attack two and a half years ago, the U.S. flag is raised over Guam.
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