Landing on Palau Island

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/86
Date Released
26 Oct 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Mr Churchill in Russia
  2. 2Landing on Palau Island
  3. 3Baby Prince Has Four Names
  4. 4Factory-Made Invasion Harbour

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 4
Summary
US troops await for signal for the invasion of Palau in the Pacific. The first Marine Division goes ashore at Peleliu Island, largest of the group. Firing field guns, machine guns, bazookas and flame throwers the troops advance, establishing a beach-head. But some of the stiffest resistance is met when the real fighting starts inland, and casualties are heavy.
Keywords
Weapons; Navy; Military
Locations
Palau; Peleliu
Length of story (in feet)
212
Story extras:
Film clip
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