Macarthur Tightens Net On Japs (1945)

Unused / unissued material. American newsreel item. Exact location of events unknown. Title reads: “MacArthur’s men tighten trap on Japs! Commentary by John B. Kennedy*“. Aerial shot landing craft and army vehicles on beach - somewhere in South Pacific? Various shots GIs advancing into jungle, they pass fleeing civilians. Various shots soldiers running down street with guns ready (look like Filipino guerillas?). One soldier looks inside a wooden hut and sees a dead body lying on the ground. Various shots GIs firing field gun. Various shots dead bodies of Japanese soldiers lying in marsh. Various C/Us American general being congratulated by General Douglas MacArthur. [id73904726|*soundtrack] is missing. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters h