German headquarters in France during World War 1. Soldiers of United States 35th Division Artillery fire shells at the German headquarters. Close views of doughboys loading artillery shells and firing. High view from a ridge overlooking target and an explosion occurs as shells are fired.
An American observation balloon in France during World War I. The observation balloon descends as it burns after being hit by an enemy plane. The burning balloon descends as it emits smoke. American soldiers fire anti aircraft guns at the enemy plane. The plane being hit and it descends. The enemy plane in a field with U.S. soldiers around it. The German pilot survived and is seen seated on the ground with an apparent facial injury, surrounded and captured by American guard.
Allied troops in France during World War I. U.S. General John J. Pershing after the Battle of Saint Mihiel Salient. On September 12th Allied soldier in a field as they prepare for the Battle of Saint Mihiel Salient. Men dig trenches. Artillery being fired at the enemy position by the Allies. Allied soldiers advance. Cavalry units, infantry units and supplies loaded on to carts as they move further. Cavalry units move over wooden planks to cross a trench. Wounded being carried on litters. Artillery being fired. Soldiers on foot and a convoy of military trucks advance. Allied soldiers march forward with damaged houses in the background. An American tank crossing from a field to a lower road during battle. Smoke rises from a battlefield. Shell cases piled up as Allied soldiers load shells in an artillery piece and fire at German enemy targets. Stone concrete dug outs of Germans in Mont Sec, France being used by the Allies. Two Allied soldiers in the dugout as they look through binoculars. Views of French civilians and refugees after being freed from four years of German rule. They talk with American soldiers, smile, and relax.
Allied troops during Meuse Argonne offensive in France during World War I. Smoke rises from a field as Allies fire artillery at enemy position in Meuse Argonne. Explosions occur in the field. Allied troops march under the artillery cover. Soldiers carry wounded soldiers on litters. A damaged cart and a dead horse in the background. Allied soldiers fire artillery and smoke rises from behind the houses . American Captain Eddie Rickenbacker flies a plane as he goes across the German line. Planes fly in formation. Explosions occur in a field.
A funeral procession in France during World War I. American soldiers and cavalry units march in a funeral procession. A cart with a casket wrapped in an American flag loaded onto it. Men move out of a building carrying the casket followed by officers as they hold their caps to their hearts. American soldiers lined up at a cemetery as rifles are fired. A soldier blows a trumpet. The casket being lowered in a grave. Men unload the casket wrapped in an American flag from a cart. A wreath placed on the grave. Soldiers and a cart carry the casket in the funeral procession.
A Red Cross building in France during World War I. A doctor examines the teeth of a man. A woman officer outside the Red Cross building. A man moves out of the gates. A banner reads ' American Red Cross '. A woman officer and a nurse outside the building. They examine a man's hand. Three of them enter the building. Discolored patches on the man's back and arms.