The battle of the Ancre in World War 1. Scottish troops in trench standing ready for signal to attack. At the signal, Scottish troops including the Argyle and Sutherlands, Royal Scots Regiment, Scottish Rifles Cameronians, and the Kings Own Scottish Borderers go over the top in an attack. Waves of troops are poured into the German positions. A Scottish soldier enters a signals dugout to request artillery support. British gunners in goat skins fire 18 pounder field guns in support. German prisoners are escorted over no-man's land. Scottish troops in reserve watch the battle from a trench, using periscopes. Stretcher bearers brave shrapnel to bring back wounded from no man's land. Smoke from bursting shells seen in distance.The Scottish reserves move forward to augment those engaged ahead.Batteries of the Royal Horse Artillery are seen moving to forward positions with their 18 pounder field guns.
German Colonel and staff seen on horseback amongst troops under his command captured at Beaumont Hamel. The German prisoners move from hillside into ravine road and proceed to a prison camp at the rear. An ambulance drives beside the prisoners. British troops line the bluffs overlooking the road and German prisoners.
British truck-mounted antiaircraft guns harass German observation planes (not seen) during Battle of the Ancre in World War 1. British soldier watching the sky through binoculars.
Prisoners of war stand in line in a field during the Battle of Ancre, France in World War 1. British officer searches several of the German prisoners after they have all emptied their pockets and placed their belongings on the ground in front of them. Once satisfied, the officer tells them to pick up their belongings, which they do.
Mail call for Scottish troops after the Battle of the Ancre, during World War 1. A soldier distributes mail to the troops who eagerly gather around him on a hill overlooking fields below.
Battle of the Ancre in World War 1. The British 63rd Division (Royal Naval Division) assembling after the attack and capture of Beaucourt-sur-l'Ancre. Troops of the Division smiling as they pose for the camera. Two are seen wearing captured German helmets. Four of the troops pose wearing captured German helmets. The troops march in formation to the rear for rest.