British troops conduct an anti-gas drills on the Western Front in World War 1. The scene is a deep trench complex with woven twig lining. Snow covers the ground around the trenches. A British sentry pedals a gong while putting on a gas mask and lowers the door of a gas proof dug out. Soldiers clear out of unprotected trench area and are later seen cleaning rifles, when a gas alarm sounds and they don gas masks and take up firing positions in trench. A medic helps a gassed soldier and puts on his mask. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Several British Mark IV heavy tanks head across a field toward the camera. As one draws near, a gas shell exploded in front of it, obscuring it from view. The gas persists for a time and the tank is seen emerging. Scene shifts to a Mark IV female tank ascending an earthen berm at the side of a road. It falls to the road and crosses it, as several French soldiers hunker down on the road in the left foreground. Next, a Mark IV Female tank approaches the camera in closeup, passing a smoke source on the ground. Finally, several British heavy tanks move across a field in the far distance. Remains of a wrecked French village in the foreground. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Line of many WWI British Mk IV tanks, 1917. At least one is a "Baggage" (Supply) tank. From 1916: British Mk I "Male" tank with 6-pounder gun moves forward. Brief shot of Mk I "Female" (machine-gun) tank with anti-grenade mesh on roof. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
The presentation of the Legion of Merit at SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force) in Paris, France during World War II. United States Colonel Krik Lawton and British Lieutenant George Warden receive the Legion of Merit awards from U.S. Army Brigadier General Frank A. Allen, Director of Public Relations. British and United States officers stand in a line during the presentation. Buildings in the background.
British Army personnel in carefree pose under a tarpaulin. A soldier shouldering rifle walks past. British officers and men at a refreshment stand set up by Belgian ladies. They enjoy snacks and drinks. A baguette of bread and drinks on the table. One soldier pays for several items that he takes away. Behind them is a substantial stone building with doric columns.
A British soldier in a jungle in Nadzab, New Guinea. The British soldier washes his face in a stream. (World War II period).
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