Chronology of World War II

Friday, September 15


Peleliu Prelude


Peleliu Prelude
A massive wall rises from the water of Peleliu as 8.000 lbs. of tetrytol explode to mark the successful conclusion of a UDT mission and the prelude to assault. The following day our forces swept ashore through the channels cleared by the underwater demolition men and opened the grim battle for the Palaus.