Bombarding the German trenches in Somme, France. Bombardment on the battlefield. Smoke arises due to bombardment. Bombardment near barbed wire entanglements and trenches. Black smoke rises up into the air.
The Battle of Somme in France during World War I. French General Joseph Joffre and French President Raymond Poincare with other French officials at the front. French General Paul Pau inspects French troops on front lines. The troops lined up holding flags.