This is the most vivid realization of naval and land warfare, a wonderful representation of the bombardment of a port and landing of marines and guns while under fire from shore batteries. ... See full summary
Manoeuvres by British Bluejackets, Afloat and Ashore (1904) Online
This is the most vivid realization of naval and land warfare, a wonderful representation of the bombardment of a port and landing of marines and guns while under fire from shore batteries. Order of scenes: The bombardment by attacking fleet of battleships, cruisers, gun and torpedo boats. -- The defending crew operating a 12-pounder from the fort. -- Panorama of the fortifications during reply fire of its batteries. -- The defending crew of land battery destroyed by a bursting shell. -- Landing of the enemy from ship's boats. -- Blowing up the harbor defense boon. -- Blowing up a boat's crew by submarine mine. -- Landing of the "Handymen" during the thick of the fight. -- Hauling 12-pounders ashore. -- The Maxim guns in action. -- Another battery put out of action. -- Getting the 4'7 gun ashore. -- Scramble up the cliffs. -- Skirmishing across the island. -- Cease fire. -- Assembly of the forces, three cheers for the victors.