French occupation of Ruhr in Germany, as France sought World War 1 reparations payments from Germany. Rubble spread along the sides of a stream. Logs of wood scattered on the ground. A trolley moves along a line. Two French soldiers move across a rail road track with freight cars in the background. A railroad station in Ruhr. A train pulls away with French soldiers loaded onto it.
French occupation of Ruhr in Germany, seeking reparations for World War 1. German civilian women gather to get food. Food relief line with French soldiers serving hot food from kettles in an outdoor setting. Women carry baskets, kettle and buckets to get food. Men serve food to women.
French occupation of Ruhr in Germany. Soldiers riding horses escort a car carrying President Paul Von Hindenburg of Germany. The car moves down a street with people gathered along the sidewalk. Children welcome their President. Hindenburg drinks from a glass. A large crowd gathered as the President reads from a book.