United States Marine Corp photographers take pictures with 35mm movie camera in the Pacific Theater during World War II. View of sunset. Huge explosions at night during night battle against Japanese enemy. Next scene is day time with Marines in many foxholes and bomb craters in exposed battlefield area on Pacific Island during combat. Two Marines hunched over and moving between positiions. Marines receiving enemy fire. Several scenes showing combat photographers (some dramatized) taking up positions in ditches and fox holes to record combat action with still cameras and motion picture cameras. Actual battle scenes of Marines pinned down by incoming enemy fire on an Island. Marines coming ashore on landing craft at beach area and marching in a group up a road. Marine combat cameramen in a ditch capturing action with motion picture movie camera. Titles of films are seen next on screen, reading 'With marines at Tarawa', 'Memphis Belle', 'Fighting Lady' and 'The True Glory'. Marine photographers check and clean parts of motion picture camera. Marine types on a portable typewriter beside him.
American civilians prepare for an Air Raid drill in Arkansas, United States, during World War 2, as part of Civilian Defense exercises. Board on the door reads 'Homer M Adkins Governor'. The Governor in his speech talks about the war situation and possibility of Japanese air attack. Governor Adkins gives a message to cooperate with the government and help out during the war situation. He states that the city must be ready for any kind of emergency.
Animated map gives geographical details of Saipan, Marian Islands. A mountainous ridge across the island shows Mount Topatchau, Mt. Marpi, Mt. Kagman and Mt. Nafutan. The map shows the Charan-Kanoa Marsh. Animation shows sugarcane plantations across the island. A road network shows Karaberra Pass, Flores Point, Charan Kanoa. Pictures of Japanese civilians in Kanoa.
Animated map gives geographical details of Saipan, Marian Islands during World War II. Animation shows air strips named Marpi Point, Flores Point and Charan-Kanoa. An aerial view pictures of Japanese held area on Saipan.
Animated map shows Saipan, Marian Islands. Animation shows U.S. forces acquiring the island from the Japanese during World War II. Advancement of Task Force 56. The 77th Infantry Division at Oahu. The 2nd and 4th Marine Division land on the island on the orders of a United States General. Animation shows the 37th Division troops landing on a beachhead from ships.
Animated map shows Saipan, Marian Islands. Animation shows U.S. forces acquiring the island from the Japanese during World War II. Aircraft Task Force 58, 52 and 53 approach Tinian and Saipan islands. Aircraft destroy anti aircraft guns, sugarcane fields, coastal areas, buildings and communication centers on the islands.
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