A large group of French officers review French troops marching, approximately 20 abreast,on parade field in France, during World War 1. Officers salute the marching troops. There appear to be thousands more troops drawn up in formations in the distance, across the field. This is a very large assemblage of troops, perhaps Division size. (WWI; WW1)
German volunteer soldiers demonstrate rising man power in Europe during World War I. The German volunteers gather and practice in drills for marksmanship and shooting. The German volunteers carrying rifles, practice for firing. An officer reviews troops. The troops learn to march. The German military personnel herd cattle through the streets of a town, for use to feed soldiers. Sides of beef and large wheels of cheese are distributed to soldiers. The soldiers eat the beef. Some German soldiers in France or Belgium distribute food and drink to hungry children of the enemy who gather near them.
French Marshal Ferdinand Foch talks to a officer at a French camp during World War 1. Women talk to French officers. Horses graze in background. Ferdinand Foch with French officer. French officer walks in background. French man stands in background. (WWI; WW1)
French artillerymen tossing coins, or playing some similar game, as they await instructions, during World War 1. Later, they are seen removing camouflage from a large mortar, with "August" written on its barrel. Then they place the camouflage back on it again.
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.