Aircraft of the 11th Marine Aircraft Group drop bombs in Horseshoe Valley, on Peleliu Island, Palau, during World War 2. A U.S. Marine Vought F4U Corsair aircraft flies low, with landing gear extended as it attacks a Japanese position on Peleliu. Wounded marines lying on ground, are photographed from above. Other Marines lift and place one wounded on litter and run to remove him. They stumble and fall as they do. Other marines help wounded and rush to seek shelter, while under fire.
U.S. First Division Marines, standing near a chainlink fence, display a large battle-scarred American flag, on Peleliu, during World War 2. Others display a large, captured (relatively unscathed) Japanese rising sun Naval ensign. Camera pans slowly over complete destruction left in wake of the combat on Peleliu.
United States F4U Corsairs from Marine Aircraft Group 11 fly low over Japanese forces dug in on a ridge in Peleliu Island, Palau, during World War 2. They drop single napalm bombs, creating fire and heavy black smoke on the targets.
F4 Corsair aircraft in flight over Peleliu Island, Palau during World War II. Army truck moves along airfield. United States 1st Tank Battalion troops put wounded Marine onto the truck. Explosion on hill with smoke rising.
United States 2nd Battalion 11th Marines armed with machine guns at Peleliu Island, Palau. LVT (Landing Vehicle Tracked ) Tanks underway with shell explosions on the beach. Officer speaks over phone. Marines take cover and fire rifles at Japanese enemy. Anti-tank gun crew operates gun. (World War II period).
Aerial views of ships at Leyte Gulf, Philippines during World War II. Interiors of C-47 Skytrain shows radio operation, Pilot, Copilot, and Navigator work inside aircraft. Pilot looks through binoculars from the cockpit. Aerial views of Peleliu Island, Palau and airstrip on Biak Island.
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