Report from the Aleutian Islands (1943)

1942-1943. The US Pacific campaign against Japan, during World War II. Islands from the sea.

Mountains in the fog, volcanic hills.

A US Navy warship.

A weather station on the island.

Japan plans to capture the US base on Midway Island.

Large forces for the Battle of Midway Atoll, June 4-5, 1942. Aleutian Islands, fog.

Airplane.

In May-August 1943, American troops recaptured the Aleutian Islands.

Ships, planes.

A warship at sea

American transport ship.

Port from the sea.

Transport with soldiers.

Lunch.

Machines level the ground for the airfield.

Planes take off.

Planes with holes.

Pilots walk, carry the coffin of their fallen comrade.

On the shore they prepare for battle, run to the guns.

Anti-aircraft guns

Pilots on the field talk about the flight.

General Staff.

Every Saturday, clergymen of different faiths conduct a service in the army.

Shells are carried to the plane.

The crew receives instructions.

The planes take off

View from the plane to the island.

Plane over the ocean.

Squadron of planes.

Dropping bombs.

Planes returning to base