BATTLE, THE

Duration: 14 min

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Department of the Navy (Department of Defense)

Color: Color

Sound: Optical sound

Description: Shows combat footage centered primarily around operation Piranha, carried out against the Viet Cong stronghold. Describes planning and execution of the operation. Shows Marine exercising across-the-beach landing techniques, Marines close air support, naval gun fire support and artillery. Employment of helicopters illustrates vertical assault techniques. Shows capture of Viet Cong prisoners, patrol action and treatment of wounded Marines.