U.S. marines of the 1st Marine Division, are seen dug in along a dirt road during the battle of Peleliu, in World War 2. They fire 60mm mortar rounds. Several seem comfortable taking shelter behind an M4A2 tank of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion, parked on the road. Marines in a jeep drop off mortar rounds to the marines dug in along the road. Glimpse of dead Japanese soldier who apparently committed suicide with a knife.
U.S. marines of the 1st Division, seen during lull in fighting on Peleliu Island, during World War 2. Body of a dead Japanese soldier who apparently committed suicide with a knife. Marines temporarily relaxing, including a group sitting in front of a large tent, near a sign reading: "Tank Bn CP," referring to a command post of the 1st Marine Tank Battalion.
Two wrecked Japanese tanks with smoke rising in the background at Peleliu Island, Palau. Mortar shell explosion and smoke on hill in the background. Phosphorous shell explodes. F4 Corsair fly overhead and drop bombs on the hilly terrain of Island. (World War II period).
United States Marine Corps carry wounded Marine on litter at Peleliu Island, Palau. Two soldiers assist a wounded Marine to walk. Tank with dozer shovel moves across airstrip. Marine gives water to wounded soldier on litter. Rifle lying alongside. F4 Corsair flies overhead. Explosion and smoke in foreground. (World War II period).
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.
Colonel J J Selden and General W H Repertus of 1st Tank Battalion, examine map at Peleliu Island, Palau.
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