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French troops dig a "Sap" tunnel to move forward safely during World War I
French soldiers digging a so-called "Sap" tunnel at an angle to existing trench to allow safe forward movement of their trench line in the Western front during World War 1. Team of soldiers standing above the "Sap" shovel the earth away as drillers tunnel their way forward. French army engineer officer smokes his pipe as he observes the progress. He is later seen emerging from the tunnel. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
French Artillery unit positioning itself during World War I
A French artillery unit moving its field pieces and caissons by means of horses during World War 1. They are followed by heavier guns being pulled by Army trucks. All elements of the unit continue along winding road. (WWI. WW1)
French troops advancing behind retreating Germans who mined roads as they departed, during World War I
French soldiers on horse-drawn wagons move along cratered dirt roads, behind retreating Germans. in World War 1. At a major crossroads, Germans left a huge crater that presents a problem for French troops trying to pursue them. Individual soldiers explore the deep crater.
French troops watch German artillery strikes and then move forward, in World War I.
French soldiers, in a remote tree line, observing German artillery shells striking at a distance, during World War 1. (Rising smoke indicates possible gas shells.) Separate scenes show squads of french soldiers moving forward, slowly, through fields of farm crops.
French soldiers use teletype to direct artillery during World War I.
Group of French soldiers direct moving artillery barrage ahead of advancing infantry, during World War 1. (The actual artillery is not seen.) Two of them wear headsets. One holds field chart, while another transmits instructions to the artillery via teletype. The French soldiers walk across a field and take up new observation post in a tree line.
French troops and artillery pass through ruined town on way to the front in World War I.
French Army trucks towing artillery pieces and carrying French troops during World War 1. They pass through the ruins of a war-damaged French town, on their way to the front lines.. Some of of the French soldiers are on horseback. French officers and men inspect the ruins of a church.