King George V of the United Kingdom and his son, Edward, the Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), visits the front line in France during World War 1. A valet holds the car door for King George V as he gets out of the vehicle. Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrives by car. French President Raymond Poincaré accompanies King George V during visit to the frontlines to view assembly of the French Army Corps cavalry as they charge in formation.
A naval patrol Zeppelin flying over United States Navy ships sailing the Atlantic Ocean during World War 1. United States battleship at sea. American Expeditionary Forces marching after their arrival in France in June 1917. United States soldiers, also known as “doughboys”, marching with the American flag through a town as French locals watch. A man shakes the hand of a passing soldier. United States troops marching in farmland and forested road.
A railroad train pulled by a steam locomotive arrives at a train station in France during WWI. French soldiers unload crates from the train. A man pours coffee for a soldier. Two French nurses walking on the station platform as other French soldiers unload crates. Man drinks with coffee cup. Two French nurses pacing around. French soldiers put injured patient in stretchers on the train. A Departure (“Départ” in French) sign indicating time of departure is near. Soldiers and nurses move to board the train. French soldiers cross tracks towards waiting train. Train departs from the station.
French Indochinese and French African troops digging and tilling soil for railroad construction in France during World War I. Horses are seen pulling wagons in the background. French officers watch over the colonial troops working. One of the French officers is seen holding a rod or cane. An Indochinese soldier carrying buckets with a carrying pole gives water to another soldier. Soldier from Indochina drinks water before resuming work.
French Indochinese troops grow their own vegetables in France during World War I. Indochinese troops wearing conical Nón lá hats and trench coats carry rakes in a garden. French officers are also present to watch the colonial troops. Soldiers from Indochina planting and growing vegetables. Some coats are seen hanging on hedges.
French Indochinese troops playing native games during their spare time while stationed in France. Indochinese troops play a squatting game similar to “squat tag”. French African soldiers pass a man around while sitting in a circle during a game called “Drunken Peg”. French officers stand and watch the games close by. Colonial troops head to booths to receive food. French Indochinese and African soldiers sit on the ground to eat. They eat from bowls with spoons and forks. Soldiers from Indochina washing their feet and clothes in a pool. A small toy boat floats in front of the soldiers.
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