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Dedication of the Tannenberg Monument at Hohenstein, East Prussia
60,000 attendees, including many veterans of World War I, march to the Tannenberg battlefield for the dedication of the Tannenberg Monument. Tannenberg Monument dedication ceremony commemorates the German victory over Russian forces in August, 1914, and fallen German soldiers during World War I. German Field Marshal Paul Von Hindenburg, who officiates at the ceremony, also celebrates his 80th birthday.
Troops depart for Belgium after Germany declared war on France during WWI
French generals converse over plans during World War I. French soldiers march during a parade. WWI propaganda shows a forlorn woman holding a sign saying “France”. In front of flames, a caricatured, fat German general sneers at Marianne, the personification of France. Marianne showing her wrists with chained handcuffs. French soldiers marching triumphantly upon their departure to defend Belgium upon German invasion. French infantry marching, ride in horse carts to the battlefields. French soldiers, animals, supplies, and artillery cross a floating pontoon bridge. Teams of white oxen pull French artillery into Belgium. French soldiers fire artillery cannon. Explosion from artillery fire in the field, with cavalry charging.
Germany invading France during WWI
German forces in France during the early parts of World War 1. German military officers consult a map in France. View of French hills. German military men discuss over a map from observation point. German soldiers operate firing heavy artillery. Battlefield explosion from artillery bombardment. Soldiers scatter all over the battlefield as they avoid artillery shells. German military officer uses a pair of binoculars. German infantry, wearing the Pickelhaube helmets, marching with packs. Two German officers salute to each other as other military men point at battlefield. German cavalry charging.
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand becomes the prelude to World War I. Portion of funeral procession of Archduke Ferdinand.
Newspaper headline declares Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Countess Sophie's assassination by a Bosnian youth in Sarajevo. The Archduke's bullet ridden uniform. The caskets carrying the bodies of the Archduke and his wife are taken to Vienna. The caskets wrapped in the Austrian flag at the port. Officers and soldiers salute in their honor. Priests lead the funeral procession followed by the caskets brought in horse carriages. Various New York newspaper headlines depicting beginning of World War I: Austria declares war on Serbia, Russia mobilizes against Austria, Germany declares war on Russia, France and England declare war on the Central Powers. Berlin: A large crowd gathered on the streets of Berlin. Mobilized German troops and band march on the streets. Crowd greets the German soldiers.
French and German troops mobilize for World War I.
An order for mobilization of the French troops for World War 1. French troops march in the streets of France. A crowd cheers them on. Troops marching in a field. French President Raymond Poincare, General Joseph-Jacques-Cesaire-Joffre, and other officers inspect and salute the troops. The proclamation of a German general for the population of Luxembourg. Kaiser Wilhelm II with his military officers in Germany. The Kaiser inspects and salutes marching troops. German soldiers advance on cobbled streets.
European Persons and Events leading to World War I.
The funeral of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria arrives in a horse drawn carriage. Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany with entourage. The German Emperor reviews German troops on parade. A newspaper headline "Kaiser defies Czar. Hands off or War!'. Nicholas II of Russia walks down steps followed by his wife and two daughters. People stand on steps and salute. The Czar and family are seated in an open carriage. Russian Soldiers parade. Another headline, 'France enters War'. French Cavalry and troops parade in open fields. A newspaper headline 'England prepares for War, German armies sweep France'. British King George V , in military uniform, and Queen Mary, standing at a window. British troops march and a soldier drives a motorbike.