United States Army soldiers fire from a trench dug out in France. They put on protective mask and fire. Snow covered field. A soldier affected by gas comes out of the dug out. Another soldier puts a protective mask over his face. Soldiers help the affected soldier. Stretcher bearers carry gassed man into gas proof dug outs in France. Soldiers clear the trench with Ayrton fans in France. Soldiers fire from the trench in France. They remove the masks from their faces. After testing they put on the masks again. They clean their rifles.
Damaged and abandoned French artillery guns in position in the Place Georges Clemenceau of the town of Fère-Champenoise (Marne). Dead horses lay on the pavement in the Place Clemenceau town square following battle. Camera pans along to sides of the town square. Numerous dead horses are seen. Shops on two sides of the square are burned out and destroyed, including a restaurant on one corner and the Cafe du Commerce on another corner (Rebuilt and still there today in Place Clemenceau, 51230 Fère-Champenoise). Street sign is visible along N4 road pointing to Connantray-Vaurefroy, 5 km away, and Vitry-le-François, 44 km away. French citizens and refugees evacuating along a country road during Battle of France, with horse-drawn wagons, cars, and bicycles, past occupying German troops on motorcycles and in trucks. French cars parked along the edge of road. One has trouble crank-starting. Others proceed slowly along the road with many belongings.
Launching ceremony of ocean liner SS France in France. People gather for the launching ceremony. French President Charles de Gaulle addresses the crowd from a stage. People applaud. The liner is christened by the First Lady of France Yvonne de Gaulle. The ship sails out into sea.
SS Normandie sets a speed mark. Aerial view of SS Normandie as it gets underway leaving from port of Le Havre, France on May 29, 1935. Passenger ship SS Normandie en route on her first record breaking Atlantic crossing. A huge crowd gathered to see the ship off in Le Havre. Smoke coming out of large stacks on ship. Close-up view of rudder on ship slicing through water at high speed. Civilians standing on ship deck. Captain looks through binoculars. Passengers play badminton and table tennis on ship deck. Fleet of small boats escort the SS Normandie into New York harbor. Statue of Liberty in foreground. Passengers waving on arrival. Aerial view of New York City skyline and skyscrapers with SS Normandie ocean liner in harbor.
The American delegation aboard the USS George Washington arrive at the Brest Harbour in France for the Paris Peace Conference. USS George Washington entering the Brest Harbour in France. The ship is seen with its crew members. A convoy of warships seen all around USS George Washington escorting it towards the port. Closeup of the escorting battleship, USS Pennsylvania (BB-38). A sailor waving flag bearing the name of president Wilson as a gesture of welcoming him at France. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
U.S. 5th Marine Regiment in Gondrecourt, France during World War I. A bridge in the village. Trucks loaded with U.S. troops cross the bridge. A sign reads 'Welcome'. U.S. troops wave to the villagers. Women stand outside their houses and look at the soldiers. The troops with rifles on their shoulders march on the streets. Men hold flags of France and United Sates. A soldier carries a young girl on his shoulder.
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