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THE SUPPLY LINE TAKES TO THE HILLS: A raider battalion, specially trained group of Marines, hikes over rugged terrain during recent operations on Guadalcanal. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
The war introduced various new means of transport that impressed many islanders. Tank landing ships come ashore on a small Pacific atoll.
U.S. Marine wearing a Japanese sword and canteen, with three members of the native police force on Guadalcanal
Natives of New Georgia, who are members of the British Solomon Islands Defense Force in training at Segi Point, New Georgia
Guadalcanal native who have joined in the fight against the Japanese are shown marching out to the front lines, carrying ammunition for the Marines. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Natives of the Island" These boys working in conjunction with the U.S. Marines have harressed [sic] the Japanese unnumerable times. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Native Guides for Marine Patrol Which Scouted Behind Jap Lines. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Standing Cpl Zavani with Kimata - Piuniuna (???) loading rifle [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Four Marines lie on their stretchers waiting to be carried to the beach (by) natives who brought them down from the scene of battle. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Marine and Navy vehicles on this native island provide a virtual Utopia for the native children. [See "more images" below for complete caption]