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)
French General Pierre Joseph Dubois, commander of the 6th Army, speaks informally with officers in his command prior to their deployment to the front during World War 1. (WWI. WW1)
French troops eating at an outdoor field mess in World War I. Smoke and steam rising from field kitchen equipment in operation. Soldiers seated on barrels and various other makeshift benches. Many stand as they drink from their mess kit cups. A group of troops wearing large berets, shares bread from a blanketful held by two of the group. Team of horses is seen in background. Soldiers move a group of horses to sater in a lake. View of fortified positions being set up in the side of a cliff. (WWI. WW1)
French soldiers removing communication wire from huge spool. Soldiers climb poles to install wires. They raise and install a tall radio antenna. Team of French soldiers unspools many strands of wire and runs them through a trench. Soldiers carrying the multiwire bundles over their shoulders as they move through a trench. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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