Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field as smoke rises due to bursting of shells. A Renault tank moves forward and moves over uneven surface as it climbs with ease the slopes. A soldier moves and takes his firing position. Shells burst near him and the tank in the background. Large number of troops observe these maneuvers. Cinematographer's shadow shows him hand-cranking his camera.
Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War I. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field. Soldiers and tanks coordinate their movements during the practice.
U.S. officers watch trial of British Mk IV tank as it extricates itself, with difficulty, from a pit. A French Renault FT tank can be seen in the background. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Tank being demonstrated for AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) troops in France during World War I. French Renault FT tank approaches basement remains of a demolished building and drives down into it. The tank proceeds to climb up the side of the deep foundation pit. Some American soldiers observe close by. An American officer and soldier look on.The officer salutes the tank. Brief glimpse of assembled American troops at edge of field watching the demonstration. (Note: The Renault FT tank was often referred to as the FT-17, by Americans, after the war.) (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Tank and infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. United States 328th Tank Battalion maneuvers with infantry soldiers who lie down at a field in firing position as French Schneider tank moves near them and they practice formation. Tank turns and moves as soldiers with rifles lie in firing position. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. infantry in training with French tank company. American infantrymen march past a parked French Schneider CA tank. Later, a Schneider emerges from woods with U.S. infantry behind it. Several French officers and soldiers are also seen. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)