Allies Attack Pacific Islands

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/19
Date Released
5 Mar 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1British Paratroops Raid France
  2. 2Allies Attack Pacific Islands

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 2
Summary
The US Pacific Fleet attack Japanese bases in the South Sea Islands. Planes on an aircraft carrier prepare for a mass assault on the Marshall and Gilbert Islands. Then the ships’ guns open up on the Japanese coastal defences. Jap planes attempt to attack the fleet but are unsuccessful.
Keywords
Aviation; Navy; Military
Locations
Marshall Islands; Gilbert Islands
Length of story (in feet)
366
Story extras:
Film clip
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