BBs, CAs, CLs, & DDs Shell Tarawa Atoll Prior Landing, 11/20/1943

About this film

Naval Photographic Center film #1168. National Archives description "1) MS Deck, Aviator explains map Tarawa to men-SV. 2) MS Men look thru sights at map-SV. 3) GV Adm. H.W. Hill, Gen. J.C. & staffs study map. 4) LS Striking force, CAs, CVEs, APs, CLs-SV. 5) MS TBF makes passes over stern Maryland, drops photos. 6) HS Adm. Hill & group study photos. 7) HS n picks up photos on deck, runs forward. 8) MS Hill approaches, man rushes on bridge with photos. LS Ships shell ls. pre-dawn--good effect. 9) MS 16" flashes. LS Is. carly dawn, explosions. 10) CU 16" gun flashes. LS Is. at dawn. 11) LS Is. smoke rising, explosions on beach." National Archives Identifier: 75860 As always, any error or typo is mine and if you enjoy my uploads or if you intend to make $ or otherwise profit from these files, please consider making a donation to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or Archive.org itself. Thanks.

Directors & creators

United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Kiribati, Tarawa, Battle Of, Kiribati, 1943, Smith, Julian C. (Constable), 1885-1975, World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, World War II, Hill, Harry W. (Harry Wilbur), 1890-1971, USS Maryland, Avenger (Fighter Plane), USS Maryland (BB-46)

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