Russian women and a few men, work together to remove stumps from a field in Archangel (Arkhangelsk) Russia, where trees were recently harvested for lumber. They dig with picks and shovels and uproot a stump. Then a group of about 25 women works in unison to roll the huge stump away. An American soldier stands nearby as they work. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Aerial views of Archangel and Bakaritza (or Bakaritsa) in northern Russia. A harbor and shore settlements on the Northern Dvina River near its exit to the White Sea. Various buildings and roads. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1) [Note: Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan. ]
Arrival of U.S. 339th Infantry soldiers at Arkhangelsk (also known as Archangel) during Allied North Russia Intervention of World War 1. Military band members disembarking with musical instruments. Soldiers disembarking down plank with their equipment. Soldiers and civilians on the pier beside the ship. Troops also included the 1st Battalion of 310th Engineers, the 337th Field Hospital, and the 337th Ambulance Company. [Footage from the United States Army 85th Division, 339th Infantry, American Expeditionary Force North Russia, participating as part of the Triple Entente forces, in the so-called "Polar Bear Expedition." Two thirds of the soldiers were from Michigan.] (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. soldiers, of the American Expeditionary Force North Russia (AEFNR) visit an outdoor market, during the Allied North Russia Intervention of World War 1. Primarily from the 339th Infantry Regiment, they examine goods for sale. Some show interest in mittens and gloves. Local people are also customers at the market. A horse-drawn wagon brings barrels of liquid into the marketplace. A small Russian girl stands near American soldiers as they shop. Local people make purchases from a food vendor. An American soldier purchases a pair of mittens. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
City officials in Archangel City of Russia. Various officials pose at the gates of building. Officials shake hands and greet each other. Officials leave building. Crowd lined up. Russian army officials come out of buildings.
Saw mill operated by U.S. 310th Engineers in Archangel, Russia. Lumbers piled up and bridge in the background. U.S. 310th Engineers of American Expeditionary Forces operate saw mill. Wood piled up. Horse drawn cart loaded with wood. Wood unloaded from cart. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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