British soldiers in a "fatigue" party (non-combat duty) digging new trenches in France. Sentry at top of bluff alerts them to a gas attack. They immediately cease work, don gas masks and await dispersal of gas from the area. Soldiers climb up on the bluff and try to assess the situation. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
British soldiers form a line and wave large hand-held "Ayrton" fans to clear gas from a trench on the front in France. They use the same procedure to dispel gas from the dug out at the end of the trench.(World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
British soldiers in firing positions, in a trench in France, following a gas attack. One of them checks to confirm that the trench is clear of gas. Then they all remove their gas masks. Several begin cleaning their Lee-Enfield rifles. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
A long line of British infantry ("Tommies") marching along a dirt road in France, on their way to the front lines, during World War 1.
British soldiers moving supplies in horse-drawn wagons along a dirt road in France during World War 1. In distance, two horses and wagons are seen moving along an open field. A shell bursts near them. But they continue on their way.
British soldiers move ammunition by train car along small gauge railroad constructed in a field in Flanders, during World War 1. Soldiers form a line and pass artillery shells from the train to boats waiting in a nearby canal.
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