The invasion of the Philippines Islands by Japanese occupying troops during World War II. Map shows Manila and surrounding area in Central Luzon. Truckloads of Japanese troops passing on a street. They pass the ruins of San Fernando, Pampanga. Belltower of Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando (Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, Consunji street corner General Hizon street, San Fernando City, Pampanga). A horse-cart Kalesa on the street. A woman gets off from the Kalesa. A sign in a Japanese market reads: 'Army wants to buy pigs, fish, vegetables and chickens. For sale rice, sugar, salt, soap, cigarettes. Transactions with Japanese money'. Filipino women buy and sell vegetables and fruits at the Japanese market. View of bananas and corn for sale in the market. Japanese soldiers distribute English language newspaper 'The Tribune'. A Filipino woman reads the newspaper. Filipino workmen construct a building for the Japanese Army. Japanese Army General Masaharu Homma appears with staff. General Homma poses with other officials in front of Lazatin House (523 Consunji St, San Fernando, 2000 Consunji St, San Fernando, 2000 Pampanga).
Aerial view from Japanese aircraft of smoke rising from bombs dropped on Philippines, after its occupation by Japanese forces in World War 2. Several Japanese Aichi D3A (Type 99 Navy dive bombers, later called "Val") filmed from Japanese-occupied Clark Field, as they fly overhead in formation. Two of them pitch up and execute a loop, together, as Japanese military personnel on the ground watch them. Momentary view of pilot in cockpit of airplane. Those on the ground cheer and applaud the maneuver. A wrecked U.S. Army B-17 bomber is seen with all four engines removed. Camera shows cockpit interior and "Model B-17D, Air Corps, Serial No. A.C.40-3069" stenciled on the fuselage. (It is believed parts from this aircraft were used by the Japanese to repair B-17 40-3095, which was later flown to Japan as a war prize.) View of a destroyed American B-10 bomber. Interior of wrecked hangar in which Japanese maintenance is being performed on a Mitsubishi Ki.30 and a Mitsubishi Ki-21 twin engine bomber ("Type 97 Heavy Bomber" later called "Sally.") Japanese mechanics work on a bomber outdoors on the ramp. Ground crew meet a Mitsubishi Ki.30 "Ann" single-engine attack plane as it taxis in after landing. They load bombs on it. Momentary glimpse of mechanic climbing into a "Sally bomber." "Sally" bombers lined up on the tarmac.
The Japanese being taken as prisoners in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Allied soldiers cross a water channel and advance in Luzon, Philippines. Soldiers fire and advance. Explosions occur on the island. The soldiers fire rifles and guns. A soldier loads shells into a mortar and fires. A Japanese urges the natives over a loudspeaker to surrender. American soldiers aboard a ship as they look through binoculars to spot any Japanese soldier. Japanese soldiers swim towards the ship and come aboard as they surrender. Another local speaks into a loudspeaker as he urges the Japanese to surrender. A Japanese soldier waves a leaflet and surrenders to U.S. soldiers. A wounded Japanese soldier after surrendering to U.S. troops. Japanese prisoners at a prison camp. Prisoners eat and are lined up on the camp grounds.
A training of Japanese submarine sailors in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. A Japanese submarine underway at sea. Crewmen on the deck smoke cigarettes. A naval gun aboard the submarine. A man waves signal flags. A Japanese battleship underway as the sailors aboard the submarine wave their hats. Japanese sailors and officers on the bridge of the submarine. A sign in Japanese. Japanese sailors go through a hatch on the deck of the submarine. The gun in the foreground. The conning tower of the submarine. A Japanese officer looks through binoculars. Japanese Naval officers on the bridge. A man with a large pair of field glasses. Crewmen in the engine room work on the controls
American strike over Japanese forces in the Pacific Ocean during the Battle of Cape Engano (part of Battle of Leyte Gulf) in World War II. U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr. who is the Commander of U.S. Third Fleet writes a message for Commander of 7th Fleet Admiral Thomas Cassin Kinkaid. An officer studies a map. Animation depicts the course taken by Task Force 38. Animation depicts night radar search made by American forces and detection of an enemy ship. A ship underway in the Pacific Ocean. Animation depicts the movement of Task Force 38 and Task Force 34. A U.S. night search airplane lands due to engine problems. An aircraft in flight. Bombs being carried on tow dollies. Bombs being loaded in aircraft. The aircraft take off from an carrier. A man gives a signal. U.S. aircraft in flight. Admiral William Halsey, Jr with others stands on the ship deck. Animation depicts contact of the Commander of the 3rd Fleet with the Commander of the 7th Fleet and the change in course of enemy movement. Japanese ships underway in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. aircraft launch an attack on the Japanese ships. Aircraft drop bombs on the ships. An aircraft catches fire and plunges in water. A strike coordinator in an aircraft. Animation depicts Japanese ships being bombed and damaged. Japanese aircraft carriers Zuiho and Zuikaku are attacked by American forces. U.S. aircraft drop torpedoes on Japanese ships. Japanese fighter aircraft shot down. Animation depicts American air attack on Japanese ships.
Japanese troops capture Fukien (Fujian) province, China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Japanese troops carry guns and cross a river. Mountains in the background. The troops walk on a dirt road. They enter a town. An aircraft in flight. Japanese troops in prone position fire. The troops fire guns and artillery. Smoke in the foreground due to firing. A Japanese officer looks through binoculars. The troops capture Fukien. A soldier holds a flag. The troops enter the town and celebrate. Chinese civilians welcome them. A Chinese civilian pour drinks for Japanese soldiers. A view of buildings. Japanese troops and the civilians. The troops in formation march on a street. The troops on horseback leave the town. Japanese troops stand in formation and their artillery lined up in the background.
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