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Events that initiated World War I and animated map showing involvement of nations from 1914 through 1918
Opening scene shows a man being roughed up by a group of men in an alleyway. A slate comments (in French) that when nations are bellicose, an assassination can cause a world war. Next, a slate shows picture of the world and states (in English) "One murder may start a world war." Another slate (in French) states that In 1914, while Europe's armies and fleets were more powerful than they had ever been, the nephew of the Emperor of Austria (Archduke Ferdinand) was assassinated. A front page is shown of newspaper, "Journal De Geneve" carrying the story. Next scene is a view of the city of Sarajevo. The ancient Emperor's Mosque dominates the scene. A slate appears asking Where is Sarajevo? It is followed by a map of Europe in 1914, which zooms in on Austria and Serbia and identifies and labels Sarajevo,in Austria, close to the Serbian border. Slates (in French) says Austria accused Serbia of War and other nations enter the melee. Animated World map shows the nations getting involved, starting with the German Empire in 1914, including its African colonies, and then successively showing Russia, France, Belgium,Great Britain, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire. Map advances to 1915, showing the Italian empire, Bulgaria,and Central Arabia. In 1916 it adds Portugal, Roumania. Next, the U.S.A. is added in, 1917, along with Central and South America, Greece, Siam, and China. Finally, the slate shows the war ending in 1918. Slate shows Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month (November), with time shown on hands of Big Ben in London.
German soldiers charge the battlefield during the 1918 Spring Offensive (WW1)
German assault on Allied forces during the 1918 Spring Offensive (also known as the Kaiserschlacht or “Kaiser’s Battle”) in World War 1. German Sturmtruppen (“Stormtroopers” or shock troops) soldiers in position on the trench, stepping on the fire-steps. Explosion from artillery fire in the field. German soldiers climb up from the trench going "over the top" into no-man's land battlefield. German soldiers crouch to avoid getting hit by artillery fire exploding near them. German Stormtroopers rise from trenches and dugouts, begin to advance towards Allied position. German soldiers running through barbed wire. Sturmtruppen (shock troops) holding hand grenades (Stielhandgranate) raid a trench. A German soldier tossing a grenade.
French soldiers fight German forces during Spring Offensive of 1918 (WW1)
French soldiers during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 (also known as the Kaiserschlacht or “Kaiser’s Battle”) in World War 1. French soldiers waiting for German attack while on the trench or in the field. French soldiers rush to their camouflaged artillery (Canon de 75 modèle 1897) and uncover the artillery's camouflage nets. French soldier uses binoculars in prone position. French soldiers fire their Canon de 75 modèle 1897 field guns, loading with more artillery shells. Explosions in the battlefield. French soldiers firing artillery at German forces.
British soldiers captured by Germans, Kaiser Wilhelm II during Spring Offensive of 1918 (WWI)
British soldiers during the German Spring Offensive of 1918 (also known as the Kaiserschlacht or “Kaiser’s Battle”) in World War I. British soldier assists an injured man to walk on the trench. A huge explosion in the battlefield. Captured British troops are made to march by German soldiers. British prisoners carry fallen comrades on a carrying pole and a stretcher. British soldiers momentarily duck before resuming their march. Explosion in a battle-damaged town. Captured British troops marching through a devastated battlefield. German Empire Kaiser Wilhelm II listens to German generals during a meeting at an observation point in the battlefield.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson aboard the United States ship George Washington heading for Europe after World War 1.
United States ship George Washington leaves the harbor in Hoboken, New Jersey. Men on a building at the port look on as the ship pulls away from the port. A sign on the building reads ' U.S. Army transport service '. Boats along the side the George Washington. A view of the harbor with boats and ships anchored. Smoke being emitted by the vessels and buildings in the background. President Woodrow Wilson talks to men aboard the ship as he heads to Europe on December 4th, 1918, for the Paris Peace Conference, following the armistice ending World War I.
U.S. Naval officers in Europe and the United States at the end of World War I
A glimpse of two U.S. Navy Captains exiting a dark alley, somewhere in France right after World War 1. Scene shifts to U.S. Admiral William S. Benson, the first Chief of Naval Operations, posing with Vice Admiral William S.Sims, Commander of all U.S. Naval forces in Europe. Several French men watch from inside an alley in the background. The two admirals turn to enter the building in the background. Next, a U.S. Navy Captain is seen standing on deck of a ship alongside another officer. Two American Naval officers smile and converse at a waterfront, in the United States. One is dressed in work overalls.A workman sits behind them in a shack that has a hand-scrawled message on the door reading:""No Smoking Allowed in here." Complete change of scene shows a line of young U.S. Naval officers replete with swords, entering a large brick Georgian revival building by way of a stairway at a side door. It appears they are entering an auditorium. What looks like a 1918 Phaeton car is parked at the curb outside. The officers number in the dozens. Another change of scene shows closeup of a an unidentified, relatively young, clean shaven, U.S. Naval Rear Admiral, posing in front of a stone wall behind which the tops of several widely separated buildings are seen. He removes his hat.