A large group of French women stand on a pier, waving American flags, as a troop ship arrives at a port in France, during World War 1. American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), soldiers of the U.S.1st Infantry Division, crowd her deck. The troops are seen leaving the ship by gangplank, and crowding the pier. They then assemble and march off. They proceed through dense crowds on both sides of their line of march. U.S. troops marching along a French city street are approached by French women expressing their appreciation. A French policeman walks with a bicycle, alongside the troops. French policemen march along, behind the Americans. Scene shifts to American soldiers playing musical instruments as others dance with women at an outdoor waterfront cafe, as they wait for transport. Allied officers are seen standing in front of a collection of canvas covered shelters, with a sign above, reading: "Camp Franco-Americain." (This is where arriving American troops undergo training by the French.) (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers of the U.S. 1st Infantry Division, in camp, after arrival in France, in World War 1. The troops, wearing campaign hats (M1912 Service hats) are seen going through a mess line, with cooks dispensing food into their individual mess kits. One soldier clowns around with a large loaf of bread. He bites a piece from it and offers the loaf to other who do likewise. American soldiers sitting on the ground, appear to be enjoying themselves as they drink from small bottles.
British artillery being rushed to the front in France, during World War One. A team of horses pulls an artillery piece through British lines to the front, in France. British soldiers are seen walking about the area, including some from a Scottish Regiment, seen in their kilts. A sizeable battery, of British 13 pounder guns, all in a line, firing.
Indian lancers await orders at a place after Battle of Arras during World War I. Indian soldiers sit or sleep amidst horses. Irish band followed by guards and grenadiers as they advance. Soldiers from Ireland carry guns on their shoulders. Artillery moved in horse carts. Mark I tank moves. Three soldiers sit on the tank.
Gordons or soldiers of British Army Infantry preparing wire fence during Battle of Arras in World War I. Gordons pull out a stack of barbed wires and unroll it horizontally on ground. The wire is tied to a thick wooden stick at one end. Horses pull a 6-inch gun. Soldiers pull ropes to position 6-inch gun.
12-inch naval gun is fired in Battle of Arras during World War I. Soldiers slide ammunition to load a 12- inch railroad gun. The lock is tightened. The massive heavy artillery gun is fired at German position.