Opening scene shows American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) of 28th Infantry Regiment in France during World War 1. They are receiving a meal in an outdoor chow line. Next, they are seen climbing into a crowded railroad box car, at Beaumont, France. They sit in the rail car opening and wave as the train pulls out. On its side is painted the contents limits: 40 men or 8 horses (Hommes 40 or Chevaux 8). View of a steam locomotive pulling a troop train with American soldiers waving from open doors. Other American soldiers assembling at the rail yard. They wave to those leaving on the train. One soldier clowns around with those leaving.
U.S. Army 7th Field Artillery troops of World War 1 in trenches near Beaumont, France. Soldiers walks wade through water in a trench and along a wood lined walk. They weave trench reinforcing latticework. An American soldier uses a periscope to view enemy lines. View of French 75 field piece in a camouflaged position. Two soldiers stand outside and hold their ears as the field artillery piece is fired.
A U.S. soldier gets the enemy's range and notes down the coordinates for artillery shelling near Beaumont in France. U.S. 7th Field Artillery guns are fired.