| Accession Number | F00811 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 35 sec |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm - safety/b&w/sound |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copy provided subject to permission from copyright holder |
First pictures of battle in Solomons
Description
Shows the United States invasion fleet on route to Guadalcanal. United States Navy Douglas Dauntless dive bombers and USAAF B-17 heavy bombers. Marines boarding assault barges, naval gunfire in preparation of the landing and scenes at the landing beach.