BATTLE, THE

Department of Defense PIN 23421 BATTLE, THE COMBAT FOOTAGE CENTERED PRIMARILY AROUND OPERATION PIRANHA, CARRIED OUT AGAINST THE VIET CONG STRONGHOLD. PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF THE OPERATION. MARINES EXERCISING "ACROSS THE BEACH" LANDING TECHNIQUES. MARINES CLOSE AIR SUPPORT, NAVAL GUN FIRE SUPPORT AND ARTILLERY. EMPLOYMENT OF HELICOPTERS ILLUSTRATES VERTICAL ASSAULT TECHNIQUES. CAPTURE OF VIET CONG PRISONERS, PATROL ACTION AND TREATMENT OF WOUNDED MARINES.