U.S. Marine Corps Invasion of Tinian Summer (1944)

Synopsis

This film depicts the landings and operations of the U.S. forces on Tinian Island in the Marianas Islands in World War II. The Battle of Tinian took place from 24 July until 1 August 1944. The film opens with a map showing the Marianas (:20). While Saipan had been hit by U.S. forces, Tinian was closely observed and studied (:37). Daily plane strikes and naval bombardments hit the island (:49) and photograph reconnaissance missions were carried out. The beaches which were chosen for landings are pointed out a few miles from the Fabius San Hilo Point (1:26). 90% of Tinian’s land is cultivated for sugar cane growth (2:50). Special points of interest include Tinian town on Tinian harbor (2:58) as well as two villages near Ushi Point Airfield (3:03). The road (3:13) and railways (3:44) which connect the island are shown. The landings on the chosen beaches were to be completed with tactical surprise (4:05). The northern sector including Ushi Point Airfield and Asica Bay follow (4:30). The southern sector was to include a second airfield and the harbor area (4:44). The western sector was to be responsible for the northwest section and the landing beaches (4:58). An artillery battalion which was attached to the 50th Infantry Regiment included three battalions and twelve 75 mm guns (5:08). One battalion was to hit the Tinian harbor area, another to hit the Asica harbor area, and the third in the White Beaches area (5:17). The reserve forces were to be in the Mount Lasso area (5:26).…

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30 minutes

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Ephemeral Films

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