German dugouts and trenches captured by British, in France, during World War One. They are unusually well constructed.
A huge crater created by German explosive demolition at a key crossroad in a French town during World War I, to impede Allied troops advancing as the Germans withdrew. Several British soldiers explore the crater. View of the town, from a hilltop. Many houses are damaged or destroyed. Several soldiers walking on the street in the town. The road continues straight, beyond the town into the distance.
British siege gunners fire a 9.2 inch howitzer at German targets in France, during World War One. Gunner pulls rope and gun fires. Gun barrel is then lowered to near-level elevation for reloading.
A group of Australian artillery observers standing by British trench line during World War One. One sits and others lie down and use binoculars to observe Allied bombardment of Hindenburg line. A battery of British 5 inch heavy field guns is seen firing.
British artillery being moved forward under German shelling, during World War One. The British artillery pieces are being pulled by teams of horses, as German shells burst nearby. Soldiers are seen leading horses back to safer location after the move.
British artillery being rushed to the front in France, during World War One. A team of horses pulls an artillery piece through British lines to the front, in France. British soldiers are seen walking about the area, including some from a Scottish Regiment, seen in their kilts. A sizeable battery, of British 13 pounder guns, all in a line, firing.