Two British soldiers wearing gas masks, stand beside a gas-proof dugout in a deep reinforced trench on the Western Front in World War 1. One rubs his gas mask lenses as gas drifts over the trench. Their Battalion Commander emerges from the dugout, wearing his gas mask. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
British troops cleaning their Lee-Enfield rifles, in a deep reinforced trench, during a lull in fighting, on the Western Front, in World War 1. The sun is shining but there is snow on the ground around the trench. They are warned of a gas attack and put on protective masks. They take up positions and fire from the trench. Snow covers the area around the trench. Gas drifts over the open trench. A soldier comes out of a dug out at the end of the trench, and is affected by gas. Another soldier puts a protective mask over his face. Soldiers help the affected soldier. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
French recruits receiving physical training during World War 1. They exercise on the field. They run on a track. They do long jump. They run on the field. (WWI. WW1)
Large group of newly recruited French soldiers pose for the camera as they all peel potatoes, at the same time, during World War 1. View of dining hall filled with new recruits, eating. (WWI. WW1)
French soldier recruits on the firing range during World War 1. Two recruits stand as instructors explain operation of the French Lebel rifles set up on rigid tripod stands. Other soldiers stand outside a wall and fire rifles through its openings at targets on the other side, simulating defense of from inside a building. Officer and soldier examine bullet holes in a large target. (WWI. WW1)
Officer dismisses a formation of French Army recruits, who then move quickly towards their barracks. Next scene shows recruits streaming from barracks, in full dress uniforms, to line up in formation. An officer on horseback moves toward the formation of troops, to review them. In next scene, a contingent of recruits marches on a drill field, under direction of a Sergeant and an officer. (WWI. WW1)
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