CSPAN3 Reel America Bulletin On The Okinawa Operation - 1945 July 13, 2024
Link. An island strong point guarding the japanese mainland. April 1, 1945, it is the mission of the Amphibious Force of the tenth army, backed by Naval Support ships, assault troops head for the beach. [explosions] [explosions] [explosions] tanks embarking make headway under their own power. In addition, special flotation gear gives tanks the necessary buoyancy. This increases the facility with with which armored units can be brought ashore. The pontoons are secured so they may be jettisoned immediately after the vehicles have attained the beach. The landings made on adjacent beaches are rela...