https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5df754fd-b217-4354-8329-de5d79bcbf37 Produced in 1945, "Glamour Gal" is a documentary film about the eponymous large artillery gun and the ten Marines who work her, "a team of eleven" during the battle of Iwo Jima. It begins with the regiment preparing for combat and naming their 105 mm Howitzer "Glamour Gal." The crew members are introduced, highlighting their diverse backgrounds. As they prepare for their mission, they learn their destination is Iwo Jima. Upon landing on Green Beach under heavy fire, they set up their artillery and face casualties but continue their mission. The regiment fires on Mount Suribachi, secures a foothold, and moves cautiously due to sniper fire. Aerial observation aids targeting, and another battalion joins them. Forward observers spot Japanese troops, leading to a synchronized barrage. The infantry advances, facing enemy mortars and artillery. Observers direct orders to burn out the area, and the regiment prepares for continuous firing. They land 155 mm howitzers for greater range and face an artillery duel, with a lucky shot hitting their ammo dump. The regiment responds with heavy fire, crumbling enemy defenses. After 28 days of fighting, Iwo Jima is secured. The regiment prepares for their next mission, unaware the war will soon end, reflecting on fallen comrades who will remain part of history. 00:00 - 0:06: Introduction with background music. 0:53 - 1:16: A Marine Corps artillery regiment prepares for combat, naming their 105 mm Howitzer "Glamour Gal." 1:19 - 2:03: Introduction of the gun crew members and their backgrounds. 2:06 - 2:31: The regiment prepares for their mission, with many men being veterans and others new to combat. 2:50 - 3:14: The regiment learns their destination is Iwo Jima. 3:39 - 4:00: The regiment prepares for landing on Iwo Jima, anticipating heavy combat. 4:32 - 5:01: G Battery lands on Green Beach under heavy fire and sets up their artillery. 5:39 - 6:10: The regiment faces casualties but continues their mission. 6:26 - 7:11: The regiment continues to fire on Mount Suribachi, with constant ammunition supply. 7:14 - 7:31: The regiment secures a foothold on Iwo Jima but faces ongoing combat. 7:55 - 8:23: The regiment moves cautiously due to heavy sniper fire and the need for continuous artillery support. 8:49 - 9:03: Aerial observation aids the ground batteries in targeting. 9:09 - 9:37: Another battalion sets up on Glamour Gal's flank, sharing range and targets. 9:40 - 10:14: Forward observers spot a large concentration of Japanese troops and relay the information for a synchronized barrage. 10:34 - 11:01: The regiment conducts a barrage, knowing their fire is effective within 25 yards. 11:03 - 11:31: The infantry advances after the barrage, facing enemy mortars and artillery. 12:09 - 12:19: Observers direct the execution of orders to burn out the entire area. 12:22 - 13:00: The regiment prepares for continuous firing, with precise preparation of ammunition. 13:23 - 13:39: The regiment lands 155 mm howitzers for greater range and destructive power. 13:49 - 14:23: The regiment faces a high trajectory artillery duel, with a lucky shot hitting their ammo dump. 14:26 - 14:44: The regiment responds with heavy artillery fire, crumbling enemy defenses. 14:46 - 15:07: The campaign ends after 28 days of fighting, with Iwo Jima secured. 15:11 - 15:45: The regiment prepares for their next mission, unaware that the war will soon be over. 16:02 - 16:30: Reflection on the fallen comrades who will remain part of history. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhmVH7k29h4 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:28:20 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5df754fd-b217-4354-8329-de5d79bcbf37 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.