U.S. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson signs the declaration of war during World War I. U.S. ships sink after torpedo attacks. United States troops aboard a troop carrier ship bound tor France. Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Franklin D. Roosevelt. U.S. troops disembarking on docks in France. Navy ships being built in U.S. shipyard. Allied troops attack across no man's land. Allied rail gun firing. U.S.Soldiers fire howitzers. Smoke pours out of Allied biplane aircraft after being shot down. German troops fighting in trenches. A horse falls into a trench after being shot. Tanks in action. Tanks advance and fire. German machine gunners. German prisoners walk in a line. American troops in France celebrate the end of hostilities with the Armistice on the 11th hour of 11th day of 11th month, 1918. The American flag flies on a pole as a symbol of victory. Huge crowds of Americans celebrate in Manhattan, New York city, waving newspapers with headlines announcing German surrender. In 1919, President Wilson and General John (Black Jack) Pershing review victorious American troops marching in Chaumont, France (Pershing's headquarters). Franklin D. Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy with Secretary of the Navy, Daniels, in France. U.S. troops board transport ships to return home after war. Returning U.S. Armies hold a victory parade in Manhattan, New York City, where they parade through a temporary Victory Arch constructed expressly for the purpose in Madison Square. Hydrogen balloons decorate the Arch. New York City mounted police monitor the crowds.
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Troops of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Chaumont,France. The troops stand in front of a truck with their officers. 318th Infantry Regiment troops stand on a field. A band plays. Soldiers are decorated at Chaumont. An officer shakes hands with soldiers and pins medals on their uniforms.
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Troops of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Chaumont, France. 318th Infantry Regiment troops load and fire artillery. A huge explosion with fire and smoke.
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Members of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Chaumont, France. 318th Infantry Regiment troops load and fire artillery. Huge explosions on the ground. Fire and smoke rises from poisonous gas explosions.
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Members of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Chaumont, France. The Decontamination Squad disinfects shell holes. 318th Infantry Regiment troops throw gas grenades. Gas explosions on the ground with fire and smoke.
Chemical warfare activities of the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) during World War I. Troops of the 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division, American Expeditionary Force in Chaumont, France. Livens gas projectors are installed in trench emplacements. Explosions seen in field as poisonous gas is let out from these gas projectors. 318th Infantry Regiment troops work wearing gas masks to decontaminate and disinfect a shell hole. Two soldiers working together use pick axes to grab the liven gas projectors and dislodge them from the trench positions after use.
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