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AEF mortar training in France during World War I
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers firing a mortar during training in France in World War 1. The mortar team members pass a shell from one to another, cleaning, and arming it on the way. The last man drops it into the mortar and it fires. Immediately afterwards, as if in response to a gas alarm, they .quickly don gas masks then resume firing. A cluster of explosions occurs not far away. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. soldier demonstrates arming and firing a 6 inch mortar during training in France in World War I
U.S. Army training for American Expeditionary forces (AEF) in France, during World War 1. A demonstration about how to load and fire a 6-inch mortar. A soldier screws a fuse into a mortar shell to arm it. He then fastens a firing lanyard at mortar base and moves away to fire it. Shell impacts with explosion. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
American AEF soldiers fire a 240mm trench mortar in France, during World War I
Several American soldiers carry a 240mm trench mortar shell from a dugout, at a defensive position in France during World War 1. They deliver it to a mortar crew, standing by with their 240mm mortar. After loading the shell, the gun crew loads its gunpowder charge from the breech and makes adjustments to the mortar. They then raise its barrel to a near vertical position. After making a last minute adjustment, the gun crew members quickly leave the site and remotely fire the weapon with a lanyard. Next, an explosion is seen in the distance as the mortar shell strikes.
United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field in France
Infantry maneuvers in France during World War I. Smoke rises from a field as shells burst. United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across the field as shells burst in the background. Troops coordinate attack maneuvers with the tanks and fall to escape shell attacks and get up again to move ahead. Soldiers stand in a huge group, to observe maneuvers. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
United States 328th Tank Battalion practice formations in France during World War I
Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field as smoke rises due to bursting of shells. A Renault tank moves forward and moves over uneven surface as it climbs with ease the slopes. A soldier moves and takes his firing position. Shells burst near him and the tank in the background. Large number of troops observe these maneuvers. Cinematographer's shadow shows him hand-cranking his camera.
United States 328th Tank Battalion practices formations in France during World War I
Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War I. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field. Soldiers and tanks coordinate their movements during the practice.