WWII Floating Gun Platform: LCS & LSMR Rocket Ships
Produced by the Navy in 1944, LCS (L)(3) discusses the description and employment of these versatile "floating gun platforms." The film covers firepower, including the 20mm and 40mm guns, as well as the rockets. Also covered are its use in firefighting and in laying smoke screens. There is excellent film footage of the LCS(L) in action.
The LSMR is the best film footage you'll ever see on LSMRs! Be amazed as you watch this ship fire 300 rockets per minute.
Produced by the Navy in 1945, this film presents an overview of the LSMR, including the ship's capabilities and firepower. There are excellent details of the ship's exterior, as well as interior compartments, such as the IC and CIC rooms. The film also focuses on preparations for firing the rockets. There are incredible scenes of the LSMR launching a full barrage of rockets. This video also includes a short film, approximately three minutes, of LSMR-199 underway and firing its rockets on 1 April 1945.
