Battle for Guam

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/66
Date Released
17 Aug 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1The Fall of Florence
  2. 2Allies Winged Warfare
  3. 3Battle for Guam

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 3
Summary
Ships of the 5th United States Fleet bombard the island of Guam prior to landings. Planes join in to round off seventeen days of terrific bombardment. The first assault wave goes in followed by armour. The first American casualties are high and wounded personnel are seen being carried on stretchers. Since these pictures were taken the message has been received "All organised resistance has ceased". (9th August 1944).
Keywords
Aviation; Navy; Casualties; Military
Locations
Guam
Length of story (in feet)
241
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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