Attack! The Battle for New Britain

Location:Papua New Guinea, New Britain
Subject:World War II
Length:52 minutes
Format:16mm
Hue:B&W
Year Released:1944
Series:
Director:Frank Capra
Producer:US War Department
Distributor:Pazifik-Informationsstelle
Library Code:NFVLS
Description:Made from footage shot on the spot, this shows the American attack on the Japanese at Arawa and Cape Gloucester in New Britain. The scenes mainly show the attack from the sea, assisted by landing craft, and some jungle warfare. This is one of Frank Capra's World War II propaganda films.
Record No:126
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