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British forces moving toward the Hindenburg Line in World War I. A Mark IV tank accompanies them.
A British Mk IV tank in a village in France. British soldiers moving all about in the village behind the tank, which begins to move forward. Scene shifts to battlefield where the tank moves across muddy rough terrain, followed by British infantry. A British infantryman balances, standing upright, atop the tank as it maneuvers. In the background, along a ridge, British artillery is being pulled by teams of horses.
A British soldier reads war news to local people of a French village, during World War I
A British soldier reads the war news to people in France. Houses in the village. Local people gather around to hear the news.
New French Army recruits drill in the snow during World War I
A snow covered drill field at a French Army barracks during World War 1. The words, "Viva la France," appearing to have been stamped out in large letters in the snow. Troops marching next to barracks buildings in far background. Suddenly, the "letters" in the snow get up and one realizes they were soldiers lying in the snow to spell out the battle cry. The soldiers quickly form up ready to march off the field. (WWI. WW1)
Soldiers relax at a French outpost in World War I
A French Officer steps up and motions to others (unseen) near a direction sign on road in rural France. French soldiers relax in shrubbery. One cleans his rifle. They talk amongst themselves. Soldiers digging foxholes in a field. French soldiers relaxing in trenches. One is camouflaged with grass.
French Observation Balloons being used during World War I
French Observation Balloons being moved from hangars along a road in France. Several Soldiers hold lines on the balloons as they walk along the road. Houses in the background. View of one balloon rising from launch point, where the balloon is tethered to a large windlass. View of French soldiers riding in a truck containing a windlass, with tether from balloon fastened to it. Several views of balloon aloft, with passenger basket visible suspended below it.
French artillery being transported, setup, and firing during World War I.
French artillery being pulled by teams of horses, in France, during World War 1. They set up a battery alongside a road, and commence firing their French 75s (75mm field pieces). They continue firing over the heads of more artillerymen and guns pulled by horses along the road.