Vietnam War 1972 - Combat Action USS Albert David Part-2

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Naval bombardment of shore targets in Vietnam. The USS Albert David (DE-1050) fires it's Mark 12, 5”/38 caliber MK30 naval guns at land (shore) targets near the demilitarized zone in Vietnam. Footage of night naval bombardment of Vietnam targets, flashes as the naval guns are fired in night battle.

00:01:52;17

LS, The light cruiser USS Oklahoma City is shown as it sent messages via naval signal lamp or light to the USS Albert David. Rear view of signalman sending message by signal lamp from the USS Albert David.

00:03:50;02

Shows the destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas (DD-764) pulling alongside the USS Albert David (DE-1050). CU views of the destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas (DD-764).

00:05:22;16

The destroyer USS Lloyd Thomas (DD-764) signals the USS Albert David via signal lamp during the battle.

00:07:36;13

Personnel onboard the USS Albert David, including Lieutenant Commander Smith, Executive Officer of the USS Albert David, are seen as officers in the ship's Command Information Center plotting land (shore) targets.

00:09:36;14

Ammunition handlers are shown loading projectiles (shells) and powder cartridge tanks onto an elevator and hoisting them up to one of the ship's gun upper handling rooms.