Celebrations on London's streets following Italy's decision to join the Triple Entente– Britain, France and Russia -- and declare war on Austria-Hungary, during World War I. Crowd on street gathers for demonstration, vehicles also on road. Crowd stand in front of building with flags. Kingdom of Italy flag flies.
French actress Sara Bernhardt is wheeled down the gangplank from the French ocean liner Espagne in New York City. She has returned on the passenger ship from a visit to France and the French front during World War 1. She stands up from her wheel chair and addresses the crowd on the dock. Bernhardt drapes an American flag over her lap and over the side of a car in which she is sitting. She committed the profits of her tour in the U.S. to French widows and orphans of the war.
Several types of seemingly improvised explosives are displayed on a table. French soldiers demonstrate how to throw the hand grenades, resulting in strong explosions and much smoke. (World War i; World War 1; 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)
Slate describes more than 12 million French men and women working to produce arms and ammunition during World War 1. Huge crowd of factory workers seen walking during shift change. Many others are seen riding bicycles and running.
French troops move heavy artillery shells on small gauge railway. Large numbers of shells carried by railway surrounded by French troops. View from the rail car as it passes French fortified positions. ( World War 1. WWI. WW1)