Assault On Truk (1944)

Item title reads Assault on Truk. Marshall Islands, Pacific ocean. Various shots of allied aircraft carriers in the ocean, the aeroplanes take off for Truk. C, U of a map of Truk and surrounding islands, a Japanese stronghold. Various shots during assault on Truk by the Americans, smoke rises during combat. Some good aerial combat shots on the ships, aircraft are also hit, some while still on the ground. Various shots as Avenger aircraft lands on deck with only one wheel. The pilot, who is slightly injured, is carried off on stretcher. M, S of the map again showing the path of advancement through the islands. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136, 000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Gr