World War II: Marines and tanks fighting on Saipan

The video captures the initial stages of a fierce Pacific battle, with Marines descending into landing barges and advancing on Saipan alongside tanks and infantry. Artillery targets strategic points inland, and the sounds of gunfire echo throughout the battle.

What method did the Marines use to enter the landing barges during the battle?

• Parachuting from planes

• Climbing down rope ladders

• Jumping from helicopters

• Using motorboats

Who documented the opening phase of the battle?

• Only American newsreel cameramen

• Navy, Marine, Signal Corps, and newsreel cameramen

• Marine and Signal Corps

• Only Navy personnel

Where did the infantry and tanks launch their simultaneous attack?

• Southwest corner of Saipan

• Eastern coast of Saipan

• Northern tip of Saipan

• Western coast of Saipan

What was the target of the artillery deep inland?

• An enemy bunker

• A ridge above Point Nafutan

• A supply depot

• A beachhead

What sound is repeatedly mentioned to emphasize the battle's intensity?

• Sound of tanks

• Sound of planes

• Sound of gunfire

• Sound of waves