French troops leave established trenches to take up new positions at the front, during World War I. The troops march out in single file, with full field packs and weapons.
French regiment of cavalry in new uniforms. They rides their horses on a road in France. ( World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Celebrations on London's streets following Italy's decision to join the Triple Entente– Britain, France and Russia -- and declare war on Austria-Hungary, during World War I. Crowd on street gathers for demonstration, vehicles also on road. Crowd stand in front of building with flags. Kingdom of Italy flag flies.
British troops of the Honorable Artillery Company Regiment leave London by railway train, bound for France to reinforce those already there. The railroad train station platform is filled with new recruits and reinforcement troops as they march toward the train. Soldiers on platform wave to those in the train. (World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Slate states that Bulgaria's Black sea port of Varna is being shelled by Russian Battleships. However this is not noticeable in these scenes. Boats are tied up at the docks and men go about their activities, with no clear evidence of Russian battleships or shelling. There is a brief aerial view of a ship, next to a breakwater where a lighthouse stands. Smoke is rising from her stack. (World War 1; WWI; WW1)
British soldiers at work digging trenches in France, during World War 1. The work with picks and shovels and dig several deep parallel curved trenches in a field. At the end of their work, they are seen being led by an officer as they march in column of fours along a dirt road, carrying soap and towels, to wash up. (WWI; WW1)
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