Task Force [USS NASHVILLE (CL-43)] Shelling Cape Gloucester, 12/25 - 12/26, 1943

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National Archives description "New Britain Island Producer: USS NASHVILLE (CL-43) (CPU-3);Length: 653 ft.;Date: 12/25, 26/43 LS PAN of LC's.MS USS NASHVILLE (CL-43) fires at beach. MCU Men on the CL cleaning up the empty shells; planes fly overhead (SV). MCU Lookout on a 40 mm open mount (SV). LS Australian cruiser (undt.). MS Ships firing at beach (night shot). MCU Men piling up the empty shell cases. MLS USS PHOENIX (CL-46) & USS NASHVILLE in a line firing; PAN out to sea; remainder of task force." National Archives Identifier: 75957 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.

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United States. Navy

Subjects

WWII, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Navy, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Papua New Guinea -- New Britain Island, USS Nashville (CL-43), World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval Operations, American, USS Nashville, USS Phoenix, World War II, USS Phoenix (CL-46)

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