With the Marines at Tarawa
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| Original title | With the Marines at Tarawa |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1944 |
| length | 18 minutes |
| Rod | |
| Director | Louis Hayward |
| music |
Howard Jackson William Lava |
| camera | Norman T. Hatch |
With the Marines at Tarawa is a 1944 American documentary .
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The film shows the battle for the Tarawa Pacific atoll in original footage, some in color, some in black and white . This was part of the battle for the Gilbert Islands . The US marines are briefed first, equipment is checked and serviced. Then, after the landing troops have embarked in the boats, the actual attack follows, first with the naval artillery, then with attacks by the navy pilots. After the ground troops have gone ashore, a fierce battle breaks out. It shows the different weapons with which the marines fight (rifle, machine gun, hand grenades, flamethrowers). The dangers of enemies and snipers entrenched in bunkers are also addressed. In the end, the US troops took control of the atoll, and only a few Japanese were taken prisoner. Pioneers build a runway in a day. The US flag is hoisted, the exhausted and partially injured soldiers march into their camp.
Awards
In 1945 the film was awarded an Oscar in the category Best Documentary Short Film .
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The film premiered on March 2, 1944.
The film was produced by the United States Marine Corps Photographic Unit , post production was carried out by Warner Bros.
The film is in the public domain and can be viewed in the Internet Archive.
Web links
- With the Marines at Tarawa in the Internet Movie Database (English)