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Renault FT tank capabilities being demonstrated for American Expeditionary Forces troops in France during WW I
Tank being demonstrated for AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) troops in France during World War I. French Renault FT tank approaches basement remains of a demolished building and drives down into it. The tank proceeds to climb up the side of the deep foundation pit. Some American soldiers observe close by. An American officer and soldier look on.The officer salutes the tank. Brief glimpse of assembled American troops at edge of field watching the demonstration. (Note: The Renault FT tank was often referred to as the FT-17, by Americans, after the war.) (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
United States 328th Tank Battalion practices maneuvers in France during World War I
Tank and infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. United States 328th Tank Battalion maneuvers with infantry soldiers who lie down at a field in firing position as French Schneider tank moves near them and they practice formation. Tank turns and moves as soldiers with rifles lie in firing position. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
French Renault FT tank being demonstrated in France during World War I
A Renault FT tank being demonstrated in France, during World War 1. It drives slowly toward the camera through the deep foundation cellar of a destroyed house and climbs out. It then negotiates a deep ditch and continues moving toward the camera. Two American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers watch from nearby, as the tank moves past. The tank continues moving directly towards the camera, until it must stop or endanger the cameraman. (Note: The type of Renault FT tank in this sequence was commonly called the FT-17, after the war.) (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Allied tanks in France during World War I
Tanks in France during World War 1. French soldiers pose with a French Saint-Chamond tank on a dirt road. Two French-built Renault FT light tanks. American driver of Renault tank shows 37mm shell. Officers and tank crew pose in front of a British-built Mk IV tank. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
French Renault FT tanks at repair station in France during World War I
Allied tanks in France during World War I. Numerous damaged French Renault FT tanks. Several that appear repaired lined up in the center of the repair station. Mechanics working on other tanks. A very large building can be seen in the distant background. Brief shot of mechanic working inside engine compartment of a British Heavy Tank. Renault FT tanks loaded onto railroad flat cars being refueled prior to transport. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Eddie Rickenbacker and Jimmy Meissner in a staged fight against a captured German plane in France during World War I.
Activities of United States 94th Aero Squadron in France during World War I. The film-making in this clip is as described in chapter 33 of the book, "Fighting the Flying Circus" by W. David Lewis. Eddie Rickenbacker in the cockpit of a DH-4 aircraft (posing as a Spad) in flight during World War I. He is in a mock duel against a captured German Hannover aircraft. Several aircraft manuevering in the sky. Smoke from tracers (incendiary bullets). Various allied aircraft pass close by. View of James "Jimmy" Armand Meissner from the 94th Aero Squadron in front seat of DH-4. Aerial view of the ground. Clouds all around. Rickenbacker's Spad aircraft with number "1" painted on side seen in fight around 3 minute mark on clip.