Shot on 8mm film in 1944, this archival footage captures a soldier in a military helmet and uniform preparing to board a boat during the Leyte Gulf campaign. The grainy black-and-white footage shows the soldier maneuvering on a ship's deck, surrounded by rigging and naval equipment, with the ocean visible in the background. The handheld camera movement and film grain lend a raw, authentic feel to this historic wartime moment, offering a rare glimpse into naval operations during World War II.
