Various shots of the ships at sea. Battleships sailing in line. Various shots of the battleships in action, guns firing etc. Japanese planes attacking. Various shots of the fierce battle at sea. Various shots of the landing crafts filled with men speeding towards beech...
Various shots of the ships at sea. Battleships sailing in line. Various shots of the battleships in action, guns firing etc. Japanese planes attacking. Various shots of the fierce battle at sea. Various shots of the landing crafts filled with men speeding towards beech of Pacific island of Mindoro. Various shots of the troops, equipment and supplies landing and unloading.
Title reads "Attack at Ormoc Seals Jap's Doom!"
Various shots of the American infantry troops moving through countryside in large numbers. Tanks moving through countryside. Various shots of the American artillery in action. Various shots of the American tanks advancing across the island. Infantry burning house with flame throwers. Several shots of the wounded American soldiers being taken care of during the battle. Various shots of the American officers visiting field hospital talking to the wounded men.
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