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German Landsturm recruits, still in civilian clothing, receive basic weapons training in Berlin, Germany, during World War I
German Landsturm military recruits, wearing civilian clothing, train and drill with rifles in a field of Berlin, Germany in World War I. Buildings beside the field. Former military officers give training to the militia reserve force replacements as they group and fire in formation, one line kneeling and one standing behind. They fire rifles in the field. Officer gives instructions about how to fire. Other men watch the training. They practice firing rifles from different positions. They fire at targets. Officers demonstrate how to fire the rifle. Women cook food for the home guard militia men. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Emperor Franz Joseph, of Austria, on occasion of his 84th Birthday
Automobiles carrying Emperor Franz Josef and family members arrive at Opernplatz, where all step from cars to enter Chapel of St. Hedwig's Cathedral on the occasion of the Emperor's 84th birthday (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Some ruins and downed bridge in Galitz, Galicia, reoccupied by Russians in World War I
Opening slate, in English, identifies location. Views from window of a railroad train moving quickly past countryside in Galicia during World War 1. Orchards and country cottages are seen. A small stream runs beside the railroad. A seemingly abandoned and overgrown castle on small hill close to the railroad, is seen as the train passes. There is little evidence of war. Change of scene shows Russian soldier walking through ruins of what was once a stately building, in Galicz (aka Halicz; Halych;or Galich). Remains of a destroyed steel bridge over the Dniester River. A narrow pontoon bridge has been erected next to it. A Russian river gunboat is stationary in the river, near the pontoon bridge. View from underneath of the destroyed steel bridge. A Russian officer on horseback seen after crossing the pontoon bridge.
British steamship 'Galician' is stopped at sea by German cruiser off the Canary Islands, in World War I
Slate reads: "The Union Castle Steamship, 'Galician' from Capetown to Southhampton, was on August 15th, when off Teneriffe, signalled to stop by the German Cruiser, 'Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse.' Next slate reads: "The 'Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse,' had been transformed from a liner, whilst at sea, six heavy guns and 24 machine guns being mounted." A brief view from the "Galician" of the German four-stacker auxiliary cruiser, "Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse." The next slate reads: "Bearing down on the 'Galician' at a speed of 24 knots, the cruiser signalled to the liner to 'Heave To.' The marconi operator sent out the 'S.O.S.' distress signal and the cruiser ordered 'Cease communication or we will sink you." Two officers photographed on deck of the "Galician." View of the Cruiser near the "Galician." Boat carrying German boarding party arrives at the ship and they climb the ladder to board. A German sailor seen aloft at the "Galician's" mast, disabling her marconi wireless antenna. A torn white ensign (missing a canton) flies from the mast. Captain and officers of the "Galician" pose for photographer (marconi operator). Slate lists British military personnel aboard, who were taken as prisoners of war. One of them is photographed. The German boarding party leaves the ship taking their prisoners with them. The German Cruiser seen departing. Civilian passengers and crew aboard the "Galician," pose celebrating their relative good fortune.
British women march with boards and placards demonstrate their desire to work for war effort in United Kingdom.
British women march on the street in large numbers in the United Kingdom. They march in the rain. They hold boards, banners and placards with the messages that they desire to work for the nation early during World War I. One sign reads, "Mobilize brains and energy of women." Houses and shops along the sides of the street. Vehicles pass on the street.
Delegates gather at British Home Office in London England to discuss matters affecting miners and their families.
Delegates of miners (presumably coal) arriving for meetings regarding conditions of miners and their families. They talk amongst themselves. A child watches men talk. A sign reads 'Board of trade' on the wall of the building. Houses of Parliament and Big Ben clock tower (lower half) visible in background as men wearing suits and bowler hats enter building. A deputation of women stands on steps outside the conference building. They attend on behalf of women and children of the miners. Women step up into carriage at curb.
