Italian troops marching 8 abreast in formation, along a road in Italy. They wear field uniforms, including Lippmann helmets (copy of the Ardrian helmet), but no visible weapons or bedrolls. A partially collapsed steel bridge being examined by Italian officials. Contingent of armed Italian troops in battle gear, make their way up a steep slope in woods with snow on the ground. Scene shifts to Italian soldiers escorting large number of German prisoners of war out of a town (in background).
United Kingdom Member of Parliament and President of the National Seamen's and Firemen's Union Havelock Wilson argues against pacificism and calls for "Peace with Victory," at a public meeting at Trafalgar Square in London, England (Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DN, United Kingdom) He stands near statue of lion at base of Nelson's Column and addresses a seated audience of men and women. In change of scene, Mr. Wilson poses, using two canes for support, as he speaks in front of a building. Men hold up a sign reading: "Sailors and Soldiers, Don't forget to declare yourselves in favour of the Seamen's Boycott of the Huns." (The Seamen pledged to boycott German maritime activities, following the war as reprisal for German attacks during World War I) Closeup of Havelock Wilson.
French Chasseur-class 4-stacker destroyer plowing through heavy seas. Arquebuse-class destroyer and smaller torpedo-destroyer boats are also seen underway. Sailors on deck of a French warship rotate a 450 mm torpedo tube into firing position. A French dirigible on patrol for submarines overhead. A submarine underway at periscope depth, making waves as it goes.
American infantry and horse-drawn artillery move along a road in World War 1. U.S. troops moving quietly through serpentine trenches at the front during final phases of World War 1. "Linga, DCI, Rincalzi" stenciled on wood sign near trenches. The area is battle-scarred, but no hostilities are in progess. Another scene shows American troops in a deep trench behind barbed wire, with rifles and fixed bayonets at the ready. Scene shifts to German and Turkish prisoners of war being escorted by American soldiers, past destroyed buildings and rubble. Several prisoners wheel wounded comrade on a gurney. Another change of scene shows small contingent of U.S. Cavalry, carrying American flag as they ride out of village, along a debris strewn road, followed by several U.S. soldiers riding bicycles. Later, a large number of troops march along the same road led by Army band musicians in uniform. Brief glimpse of Ottoman troops on horseback.Smoke or gas rising along battle line. American troops run toward it and one appears to reach for his gas mask. Glimpse of troops and some civilians making their way down a broken boardwalk at edge of a bay. A bomb or shell crater in midst of open fields.
German soldiers relaxing on sidewalks of a city in Germany at end of World War 1. German Imperial flag with crest on display. Smoke rising from field kitchen stove. View of troops resting on sidewalk island. Arms are stacked and some troops are napping. Complete change of scene to Ottoman Empire Turkish troop bivouac in a valley during First World War. Numerous tents are erected. A soldier getting shaved in the foreground. Turkish troops eating at open air mess tables.
Turkish artillery soldiers moving field pieces by means of horses. They proceed across a flat open plain with no buildings visible anywhere. Most are on horseback or riding on the wagons. But some walk beside the convoy. In complete change of venue, a small contingent of uniformed Turkish troops in steel helmets and shouldering rifles, march loosely amidst local citizens at a park in a Turkish city. The local people seem to be enjoying a day in the outdoors. Beautiful buildings line the area.