:44:00
...an amphibious invasion,
was begun.
:44:02
Every man on every ship
was at his station.
:44:04
Every man knew his job.
:44:06
The assault teams formed up smoothly
and moved to rendezvous.
:44:09
As H-hour approached,
the tension grew.
:44:11
The men who had planned and lived...
:44:13
...with Operation Granite
on paper for months...
:44:16
...had no choice but to wait.
:44:18
The final seconds ticked off.
:45:05
- Get Major Wellman.
- Yes, sir.
:45:07
Put on Texas-5.
:45:09
This is Texas-5.
:45:12
Wilco. Out.
:45:24
- Approaching the beach.
- All right, stand by to hit the beach!
:45:28
Secure your gear.
:45:30
When we hit it, take cover!
:45:53
Red Beach.
We pushed inland immediately.
:45:56
The battalion was in trouble.
:45:58
Our casualties were heavy.
:45:59
The Japs were on a mountain,
looking down.