French soldiers firing a water-cooled, drum-fed, anti-aircraft machine gun, during World War 1. The gun is set up vertically on a metal stand. The gunner is on the ground at the trigger while his helper pulls ammunition belt from a drum, as the gun is fired. At one point, the gunner pushes the helper's arm away to gain better sight on the target (not seen). Other French soldiers in the area point and look upward towards the sky.
French soldier high on a telephone pole, making connections, during World War 1. A French soldier communicating with a telephone hand set, at a communications point in the field. He holds a smoking pipe in one hand. An officer comes, sits down, and writes in small field notebook.
French soldiers use long handled hammers to set poles in the ground for barbed wire barriers, as others begin stringing the barbed wire, during World War 1. A steep snowy hill or mountain side is beside their position, and woods, with snow on the ground, behind them.
French troops gather in a field where a Roman Catholic Priest is conducting mass, during World War 1. A white dog sits amongst the troops. A small building sits in background. An altar is set up with a crucifix on a wood frame behind it.
British soldiers inspect a German 38 cm SK L/45 Langer Max heavy siege gun, in fixed installation, captured in World War 1, on the Western Front. The barrel is partly buried, and there is considerable damage elsewhere. An officer uses a tape to measure the barrel diameter, and holds it up to his chest.
French Marshal Ferdinand Foch comes by vehicle, officers salute and walk with him in a field. Vehicle stands on the field. Slanted wooden fences visible. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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