U.S. Army soldiers with rifles in fields of Chateau Thierry France during World War I. They are firing rifles from prone positions. Soldier in foreground seems to be having trouble with the bolt on his rifle. Buildings across a river in area still held by Germans. The buildings seem relatively intact. But a bridge across the river is completely destroyed. An empty German 'Big Bertha' gun emplacement is examined by American soldiers. One holds up a large howitzer shell casing found at the emplacement. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Wilbur Wright demonstrates in Le Mans in France to convince people that man could fly. Plane moves down track. Plane airborne after leaving single track. Men stand on ground as plane takes-off. Several French dignitaries sit and watch Wilbur Wright flying over barren terrain. A newspaper headline reads 'Wright glides in air as a hawk'.
European kayak champions participate at a Kayak Race in France. The participants on their boats in the swirling water of Vezere River. The boats are upturned in the rapid river.
United States soldiers operate captured German Panther Tank in Saint Lo in France. The tank is a German recaptured tank. Trees in the background. Several soldiers sit and stand in bivouac area (World War II period).
United States soldiers operate captured German Panther Tank in Saint Lo in France. The tank is driven on a narrow dirt road with trees surrounding closely on both sides. It approaches the camera and then is seen going past. (World War II period).
United States soldiers operate captured Mark V Tank in Saint Lo in France. The tank is a German recaptured tank. Trees in the background. Tank is driven slowly toward camera which is at ground level. Tank proceeds centered over top of camera position. Additional views of the captured Mark V. (World War II period).
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