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10-25-42 |
77.09.3400 |
New York Bureau
Desert Funeral Services for British Officer
Somewhere in Egypt – The scattered wreckage of the plane in which they
met their death is an additional desert-graveyard marker for the final
resting place of Lt. Gen. “Strafer” Gott and his men who died with him
in the crash. British soldiers stand soberly at attention as the
funeral service is read. Men who once fought with the deceased
Lieutenant General are now pouring deep inside German lines in the new
battle for North Africa.
Credit line (ACME) |
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10-25-42 |
77.09.3546.a |
First Aid in North Africa
North Africa—A regimental aid post, a med unit with Allied forces, is
parked on the front line where it will do the most good in the desert
war. Frederick W. Hoeing, (left), of Rochester, N.Y., is a volunteer
ambulance driver. In the far background on a tank patrol.
Credit: ACME. |
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10-25-42 |
77.09.3547 |
New York Bureau
He Found No Wounded
North Africa—A volunteer ambulance driver with the American Field
Service finds no wounded as he drives up to the Nazi gun, destroyed by
Allied forces in the Middle East.
Credit: ACME. |
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10-25-42 |
77.09.3548 |
Ducking Shrapnel
North Africa—Edward J. Sullivan, ambulance driver from Kansas City,
crouches beside his vehicle as shells burst nearby. A New Zealander
takes refuge behind the open door as they wait for a lull in the fire
to go out and pick up possible wounded. Both are with the American
Field Service, which provides ambulances for Allied forces in Africa.
Credit: ACME. |
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10-25-42 |
77.09.3716a |
New York Bureau
Focke-Wulf Works Blasted by R.A.F.
London—A third of the 10-acre area covered by the Focke-Wulf aircraft
works at Neuenland, near Bremen, was shattered by high explosives and
R.A.F. bomb-ignited fires. The September 13 raid destroyed eighteen
sheds, some of which measured 140-45 feet. The R.A.F. reconnaissance
photo clearly indicates that British bombs hit their night-raid
targets. (See photo PLA 665761).
Credit: ACME. |
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10-25-42 |
77.09.4135a |
New York Bureau
FOCKE-WULF WORKS BLASTED BY R.A.F….#1
LONDON – Before the R.A.F. attack on the Focke-Wulf works at Neu
England near Bremen, photographic reconnaissance shows single storey
sheds probably used to store materials. The September 13 bomber
command raid caused extensive damage to the axis plane manufacturing
center.
Credit: Acme |
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10-26-42 |
77.09.992 |
RADIOPHOTO
NEW YORK BUREAU
FIELD TAILOR SHOP
MANESS, N.C. – Irving Levinson of New York, who has just put out a
rack of freshly pressed uniforms for special troops of the 26th
Division, goes to work assorting a new batch of laundry and uniforms.
A civilian tailor, Levinson’s shop is now a tent in the camp area. In
background right is the kerosene fired steam boiler for pressing.
Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME |
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10-26-42 |
77.09.993 |
RADIOPHOTO
NEW YORK BUREAU
FIELD TAILOR SHOP
MANESS, N.C. – Irving Levinson, a tailor by trade, keeps in trim
caring for special troops of the 26th Division. His new
shop is a tent in the camp area. Here, the New Yorker does some
pressing. A kerosene fired steam boiler operates the presser.
Credit: OWI Radiophoto from ACME |
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10-26-42 |
77.09.2899 |
Dead Japs
Guadalcanal, S.I. – U.S. Marines look over the bodies of Jap soldiers
on the beach at Guadalcanal, following a disastrous attempt by the
Japs to land reinforcements. The Marines, holding firmly to their
newly constructed shore positions were too much for the invaders, who
were annihilated as Yankee airmen blasted enemy ships and landing
boats.
Credit Line (Marine Corps Newsreel from ACME) |
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10-27-42 |
77.09.595 |
New York Bureau
Jap Battle Flag Taken by U.S. Correspondent
NEW YORK CITY – Prize trophy from Guadalcanal of United Press
Correspondent Robert C. Miller is this slogan-covered Jap battle flag
which the newsman took from a Jap officer (presumably a colonel) slain
in the Battle of Tenaru River on August 21st. Miller, who
landed with the first wave of U.S. Marines at Guadalcanal and remained
there for the first 6 weeks of occupation, got the permission of the
Marines’ intelligence department to send the flag to New York to be
used to raise funds for the war effort. Large inscription nearest
staff side of the flag reads: “Presented to Tanak Rejoji, Our Buddy.”
Next large line from the staff reads: “ Japanese Progressive School
for Young Men.” Other legends read: “Heads Up,” “Be Courageous,”
“Fight to the Finish,” “Bravery is Patriotism,” “With Great Courage,”
“Cherry Tree for Flower, Man for Warrior,” and “Bushido.”
Credit: (ACME) |
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10-27-42 |
77.09.2407 |
NEW YORK BUREAU
MARINES TAKE JAP PRISONERS AT GUADALCANAL
GUADALCANAL, S.I.—Captured after U.S. Marines foiled their attempt to
land reinforcements on Guadalcanal, these Japanese prisoners are lined
up for examination. They were taken during a heavy enemy invasion
attack from the sea. Latest reports a full-fledged battle for control
of the strategic island in the Solomon group is now going on.
Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo from Acme |
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10-27-42 |
77.09.2408 |
NEW YORK BUREAU
OFFICERS QUESTIONS JAP PRISONERS
GUADALCANAL, S. I.—Leisurely smoking a cigarette, a Jap prisoner
answer the questions of four American officers, after a fierce battle
on Guadalcanal in which American Marine and Air Corps personnel
successfully halted an attempt to land reinforcements. Losses in ships
and planes were heavy on both sides.
Credit: U.S. Marine Corps photo from Acme |
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10-27-42 |
77.09.3557 |
Radiophoto
New York Bureau
British Casualties in Desert War
Cairo—Wounded men of the Highland Division, the first British
casualties in renewed warfare in the Western desert, are being tended
by the Royal Army Medical Corps at an advanced field dressing station.
In view of heavy fighting that has occurred in the past 48 hours, it
is expected that casualties have been fairly heavy on both sides.
Credit: ACME radiophoto. |
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10-28-42 |
77.09.2853 |
The Last of the Wasp
Southwest Pacific – Settling by the bow and listing heavily to the
starboard side where three Jap torpedoes struck just forward of the
“island”. The USS Wasp is pictured in her death throes from the deck
of an accompanying warship. Since the water system was wrecked by the
explosions, the fire could not be checked.
Credit (Official US Navy photo from ACME) |
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10-28-42 |
77.09.3381 |
New York Bureau
Dead of the Wasp
South Pacific – Men of an accompanying warship look on sadly as the
USS Wasp blazes fiercely after being struck by three enemy torpedoes
on Sept. 15th. The carrier, wrecked by explosions and
flames, was finally sent to the bottom by torpedoes of a U.S.
Destroyer.
Credit (official US Navy photo from ACME) |
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10-28-42 |
77.09.3496 |
Radio photo
New York Bureau
British Mortar Stands Heavy Fire
Western Desert – Heavy enemy fire harasses this British mortar in a
newly taken position in the present allied offensive against Rommel in
the Western desert. The cameraman was close enough to catch the
ear-splitting noise of the blast. Photo radioed from Cairo to New
York today.
Credit line (ACME radio photo) |
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10-28-42 |
77.09.3555 |
Radiophoto
New York Bureau
Laying “Eggs” Over Axis Positions
Western Desert—A formation of U.S.-built Mitchell (B-52) bombers drop
their loads of bombs over the enemy in the Western Desert as the RAF
continues its fierce “shuttle service” air attacks. Photo radioed from
Cairo to New York today.
Credit: ACME radiophoto. |
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10-29-42 |
77.09.2450 |
New York Bureau
FIRST PHOTO OF NEW BRITISH “MOSQUITO”
This is the first photo to be released of the sensational new British
de Havilland “Mosquito” reconnaissance bomber, which has done
excellent work in recent raids over enemy territory, including France
and parts of Germany. It is of simple wooden construction, is powered
by two Rolls Royce engines and is armed with four 20mm cannon and four
.303 machine guns. It is credited with high speed and long range.
Credit Line (ACME) |
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10-29-42 |
77.09.2458 |
New York Bureau
TROPICAL CAMOUFLAGE
GUADALCANAL—Under a camouflage to match the tropical setting, this
crew mans a 75mm gun, one of the many that pour shells at the Japs
that still remain on the island.
Credit Line (ACME) |
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10-29-42 |
77.09.3425 |
Radio photo
New York Bureau
Rommel Being Pushed Back in Desert
Egyptian Front – British 8th Army infantry and trucks are
shown as they forged ahead on the offensive against German forces in
Egypt, in this photo flashed by radio from Cairo to New York, Oct.
29. In spite of axis counterattacks, United Nations forces are still
advancing through German minefields.
Credit line (ACME radio photo) |
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10-29-42 |
77.09.2467.a |
Unclear title
Guadalcanal—U.S. Navy pharmacist mates attached to the Marines as
“corpsmen,” act as stretcher bearers and give first aid to the sick
and wounded while frequently under fire and in the midst of bombings.
This crew is bringing in a wounded Marine through sweltering jungle
heat and rain less than 100 yards behind front lines during an
engagement between the Marines and an entrenched Jap patrol. Passed by
censor.
Credit: ACME. |
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10-29-42 |
77.09.3549 |
New York Bureau
Allies Forge Ahead in Desert
Egyptian front—In this photo flashed from Cairo to New York, Oct. 29,
a British tank rolls past two German armored vehicles, smashed and
left immobile after a recent tank battle. United Nations forces are
forging ahead in their offensive against German General Rommel’s
forces, in spite of Axis counter attacks. (Passed by censors)
Credit: ACME radiophoto. |
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10-30-42 |
77.09.294 |
New York Bureau
Home of General Vandegrift
GUADALCANAL -- Stripped of all but bare necessities, this tent is the
Guadalcanal home of Maj. Gen. A.A. Vandegrift, Commander of all U.S.
Marine forces in the Solomons, where the Jap Navy has decided to call
it quits for the present.
Credit: (ACME) (Marine Corps Photo from ACME) |
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10-30-42 |
77.09.2457 |
New York Bureau
FLAPJACKS A LA GUADALCANAL
GUADALCANAL—Converting a captured safe into a stove, U.S. Marine chefs
prepare a batch of pancakes, “Guadalcanal style,” for their hungry
colleagues. This photo was made before Jap offensive to regain control
of strategic areas taken by American forces in August.
Credit Line (Marine Corps Photo from ACME) |
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10-30-42 |
77.09.2459 |
New York Bureau
WAR-TORN TULAGI
SOLOMON ISLANDS—Bombed and shell-swept, this is the shoreline of
Tulagi Island, tiny but strategic member of the Solomon group, where
the Jap Navy has deserted after an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge
American forces. This photo show damage inflicted by U.S. warbirds
before Marines occupied the island during the forepart of the
campaign.
Credit (Marine Corps Photo from ACME) |
