Opening scene shows Central Powers prisoners of war walking in a circle around a Russian guard, to get some exercise. A sentry walks his post on a prison barge. Prisoners can be seen looking through cell bars. Armed Russian guards escort German sailor prisoners of war, to a railroad train car with bars on its windows. One guard poses for the camera, holding his Model 1891/30 Mosin–Nagant rifle. Closeup of Central Powers prisoners in leg chains, walking in midst of a crowd of civilians. A woman walks with them.