Action at Angaur R1 of 3

Action at Angaur R1 of 3 Documents the invasion & capture of Angaur Island (Palau group) by the 81st ("Wildcat") Infantry Division in its first battle (17-30Sep44). 06:17:47 Diamond Head, Honolulu, Hawaii July 1944. Troops relax surfing, beach scenes. 06:18:27 USO entertain troops at stage show; girls dancing. General Richardson & staff at HQ. 06:18:58 Troops embark onto ship. Activities aboard troop transport, below decks, crowded cabins. Brass band playing on deck; boxing match between two black soldiers. Black soldier jive dancing to jazz band. 06:20:38 Ceremony at Equator - pirates, troops having fun. Convoy. Organ played for on deck service. 06:22:19 Animated map of route to Solomon Islands en route to Guadalcanal for practice landing in August. Anchor dropped, landing craft; beach head training. 06:23:19 Ships in convoy. Troops listening to broadcast of orders over loudspeakers. Officers look at map of Angaur, point out battle plan. General Miller & Admiral Blandy. Troops sharpen knives, test flame throwers. 06:24:58 September 17th, Island of Angaur from ship. Aircraft carrier USS Wasp (?) at sea, planes on deck start propellers, take off / launch from deck; raised on elevator to deck. (GOOD). WWII Pacific War; Fleet;