A Japanese fireman walks towards an underground fire hydrant in Tokyo, Japan. He opens the steel cover and takes a large rod which is used to open the main valve. He makes the hose connection to the hydrant. (World War II period).
The five-inch-twenty-five Caliber gun on a surfaced submarine at sea, United States. The submarine deck gun is operated by the crew. They fire the gun immediately after the submarine surfaces. A crewman uncovers the side of the gun and gets ready to fire. The pointer position on the gun allows for firing through a foot pedal system. The trainer position of the gun is also demonstrated. Use of a safety switch is explained. (World War II period).
U.S. Marine artillery battery loads up and boards amphibian DUKW vehicles. They drive the DUKWs over land and beach into the water. Some board a Landing Ship (LSM) in the surf. Others board an LSM Landing ship in deep water, off the coast.
U.S.Marine artillery units leave beach in DUKWs and proceed to prearranged positions on land. They unload 155mm howitzers using an A frame on one of the DUKWs. Marines unload all the howitzers in the battery and set up communications and instruments.
U.S. Capital ships practicing for the invasion of Tarawa in World War 2. A battleship fires her secondary battery of 5-inch/45 caliber (maybe USS Colorado, BB-45). Battleship, USS Maryland, BB-46, fires her main battery of 16-inch/45 caliber guns.
Column of U.S. ships at sea in Pacific Theater during World War 2. Battleship ahead is the USS Maryland, BB-46, ahead of her are three destroyers. Sailors on the USS Colorado (BB-45) stand near 5 inch/25 caliber gun position during practice firing.
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