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| keywords: liberation of the philippines, red cross pow parcels, earrly computer, pelelius island, french port of brest |
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Synopsis: The Liberation Of The Philippines, Red Cross Parcels For POWs In Germany, Uruguay Cadets Parade In Montevideo, Computer Machine Solves Math Problems!, Battle For Pelelius Island In Final Stages, Allied 5th Army Breaks Through Gothic Line, Allies Capture French Port Of Brest... (read more) |
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Information: 1944 09:56 min BW |
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United States Navy fighters and bombers attack ships in Mindinow Harbor paving the way for liberation of the Philippines. Air-to-sea combat footage (Japanese ships sunk, one exploded), aerial combat footage (Japanese plane shot down), air-to-ground combat footage. Admiral Halsey leads the largest amphibious force in history for the invasion of Leyte. Flashback to capture of General Wainright and his men which are still prisoners.
Red Cross personnel pack food parcels for Americans imprisoned in Germany.
Cadets parade at Uruguay's military academy in Montevideo.
A MARK I calculator at Harvard University solves math problems. Mechanical brain, early mechanical computer, mechanical calculator.
Battle for Pelelius Island in final stages. Marines use explosives to destroy Japanese pillboxes and dugouts. Japanese soldier is shown on hilltop throwing long hand grenade before being gunned down. American flag is raised over island as Marines salute.
The Allied 5th Army breaks through the Gothic line in Italy behind artillery and tanks. Tank and mortar fire directed at enemy.
Allies capture the French port of Brest. And raise the American flag as troops wave and cheer. Surrender of the German garrison is accepted by General Robertson of the 2nd infantry Division.
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