U.S. bombardment of the Marshall and Gilbert Islands

Record ID: 356559

  • Title: U.S. bombardment of the Marshall and Gilbert Islands
  • Date: 5th March 1942
  • Summary: SLATE INFORMATION: U.S. Fleet in Action - Sea and Air Attack on Japan's Island Bases MICRONESIA: Various: EXT AEROPLANES AMERICAN. take off carrier to bomb Gilbert and Marshall islands AEROPLANES AMERICAN. Take off carrier to bomb Gilbert and Marshall Islands AMERICA NAVAL. fleet bombards Marshall and Gilbert islands..planes take off carrier..catapult planes..engin
  • Embargoed: 20th March 1942 13:00
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  • Location: U.S.
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  • Country: USA
  • Topics: Defence / Military
  • Reuters ID: LVA1JH8NCCRNNJWLM0OOHJXDWSCV
  • Story Text: The US Navy conducts an assault on Japanese forces in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands using surface craft and naval air units
  • Copyright Holder: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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