The Aisne Operation in France during World War I. U.S. Army 30th Infantry troops march through Chateau-Thierry towards the front. Soldiers march on muddy road. Trucks pass by troops. Dust raises as trucks pass by. Troops carry rifles on their shoulders. Soldiers ride on horse and follow troops. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A destroyed Marne river bridge at Chateau-Thierry in France in World War I. Camera pans across both sides of Marne river showing wrecked bridge and war torn buildings on both sides. A Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) rolling canteen serves refreshments to U.S. soldiers. The soldiers dip cups in a large pot.
Scene of infantry men from U.S. Army 42nd Division during World War 1 in St. Mihiel in France. Horse drawn wagons and vehicles pass. Troops advancing across open terrain. A tank is visible in several scenes.
Soldiers of the United States Army relaxing near foxholes during World War 1 in St. Mihiel, France. Some soldiers write letters, play cards, shave and read books. Shells bursting in the background. Soldiers in figure. Soldiers stand outside field hospital building. U.S. Cavalry troops advancing past wrecked homes.
U.S. Army soldiers with rifles in fields of Chateau Thierry France during World War I. They are firing rifles from prone positions. Soldier in foreground seems to be having trouble with the bolt on his rifle. Buildings across a river in area still held by Germans. The buildings seem relatively intact. But a bridge across the river is completely destroyed. An empty German 'Big Bertha' gun emplacement is examined by American soldiers. One holds up a large howitzer shell casing found at the emplacement. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Allied troops during Meuse Argonne offensive in France during World War I. Smoke rises from a field as Allies fire artillery at enemy position in Meuse Argonne. Explosions occur in the field. Allied troops march under the artillery cover. Soldiers carry wounded soldiers on litters. A damaged cart and a dead horse in the background. Allied soldiers fire artillery and smoke rises from behind the houses . American Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flies a plane as he goes across the German line. Planes fly in formation. Explosions occur in a field.