World War 1 scene of a French soldier at a concrete and brick protected location, fastens pouches of ammunition to the backs of two dogs. He then leads them, followed by another French soldier. French troops are next seen climbing into a fortified position on a steep hillside or mountain area, where they set up a Vickers machine gun. They examine its field of fire, in preparation for its use.
Allied preparations for the battle of the Marne in World War 1. Several French troops are seen in a deep crater-type defensive position. Others are seen in a shallow linear trench. French soldiers begin digging in at the side of a road, near a telephone pole. More French troops deepen their circular protective position on relatively high ground. Finally, others are seen in relatively unprotected positions in a grassy field. Several French soldiers stand near a Schneider CA1 tank. American troops are seen dimly in the far background, as they enter the area single file. Closer view of American Expeditionary Forces troops moving into position along a tree line. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A young Major Fiorello La Guardia, future mayor of New York City, seen in uniform and smiling in front of the camera.
A desert horse race in the Middle East. An Arab dignitary arrives on a white Arabian horse, flanked by servants. Commoners bow down to the dignitary on his arrival. Spectators sit on the ground before the start of a race. A trio of musicians play instruments. Arab spectators crowd to watch a race. Horse gallop at the start of race, with jockeys firing with guns.
French soldiers marching with flags, officers on horseback, during an offensive in World War 1. Captured German soldiers, carrying blankets, march as Allied troops look on. A truck containing Allied soldiers drives by. Soldiers riding horses (pulling a cart) pass by a dead soldier. Horses pull carts carrying supplies and artillery. German prisoners-of-war sit on the ground after arriving at a camp. Allied soldiers distribute food rations to German prisoners. Food being tossed to Germans. German prisoners scramble to pick up tossed food packs on the ground.
French soldiers firing with artillery during World War 1. A French Renault Ft tank rolls into a forest. A Canon de 75 modèle 1897 75mm field gun firing in forest. Two Renault Ft tanks moving through the battlefield at high speed. Allied soldiers advance alongside Renault Ft tanks. Soldiers dive to trenches as the battlefield is hit by artillery fire. Renault Ft tanks swarm the battlefield. A German soldier furiously drives a galloping horse cart, narrowly avoiding artillery fire. A tank, covered with tree branches, rolls up a muddy hill with soldiers. German soldiers raising their arms to surrender. Ruined landscape with loan Renault Ft tank driving through.