2nd Battle of the Somme in France during World War 1. United States 27th Division soldiers dig graves at Duncan Post as others carry their fallen soldiers on litters. The graves are marked by many small crosses in a row and one large cross in the field. An American Army Chaplain says some words as the troops standby quietly.
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in France, employ several configurations of 37 mm guns. One is mounted on a vehicle upon which three gun crew soldiers sit while it is fired by another standing behind the truck. Another 37mm gun is fired from tilted and highly elevated position in wooded area. Another view of the. truck-mounted 37 mm gun,stabilized and counter-weighted. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A soldier of the AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) in cold weather gear and a campaign hat operates a ten ton camouflage-painted Caterpillar-Holt tractor. It is seen coming down a shallow hill from a storage area filled with military vehicles, in France, during World War 1. The entire area is covered in snow (except for his tractor, which has been brushed clean). Closeup of the soldier seated in the tractor. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) employ an army truck to tow a 155mm long gun into a wooded area in France, during World War 1. Some closely monitor the towing hitch assembly as the gun is moved slowly through underbrush under trees. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Allied tanks in France during World War I. Allied tank move across a field. Wrecked houses seen as tanks move through smoke bombs in the background. Smoke rises. A tank loaded with supplies arrives as soldiers look on. French village seen in background. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Aviation activities of American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I. United States airmen stand with an allied aircraft in the background. Pilot and gunner climb into their cockpits in a DH-4 airplane. Gunner checks his twin Lewis machine guns. Aircraft in flight.