American Expeditionary Forces troops on the move along a road in France during World War 1. They pass Two French refugee women accompanied by three children. They have all paused to rest on some stacked railroad ties. One woman has a very large straw basket of belongings from which she gives some food to a boy, who shares it with a girl, and the other woman, who is sitting next to an American soldier. Meanwhile, the columns of American soldiers passing continues unabated. View shifts to French refugees, an old man and woman, posing for the camera. She shoulders a large basket of belongings. He carries a walking stick and a rod over his shoulder. The woman smiles and waves her fingers at the camera. As they finish posing and begin to move on, a younger woman is seen accompanying them. Next, about a dozen French civilian refugees are seen, some shouldering belongings, and others moving them in wooden wheelbarrows. Several American soldier are walking behind them, and two of them begin to help by pushing wheelbarrows. Another view of soldiers helping refugees with their wheelbarrows.
American Expeditionary Forces troops of the 1st Infantry Division, 18th Regiment, are seen assembled in formation on a large open field in France, during World War 1. In the background, a staff car is seen speeding toward their position, along a dirt road. Viewed from the rear, the troops, who have left shouldered arms, execute order arms with their rifles. After a moment, they execute right shoulder arms and later present arms, as Major General Charles P. Summerall, Commander of the 1st Infantry Division, rides into the center of the field, mounted on a horse, saluting the troops as he rides. Closeup of General Summerall speaking to the troops. View from behind several of his military staff standing behind at the edge of the field. Front view of staff members. Standing foremost is Brigadier General Frank Parker, Commander of the 18th Infantry. Slightly behind, to his left, are a lieutenant Colonel and a full Colonel. Junior officers are behind them. Closeup of the Adjutant, on horseback, and then of General Summerall. Next, General Summerall is seen walking in front of troops in formation, speaking to and shaking hands with some. General Parker walks behind, along with other staff officers.Change of scene shows General Parker, flanked by two of his staff officers, standing on the field.
The retreat of the Germans after the Battle of Arras in France during World War I. Dead German soldiers on a field. Soldiers search for dead bodies in the rubble. Officers and soldiers pay homage to the dead soldiers. Graves of the soldiers.
The Battle of Arras in France during World War I. German soldiers arrive with prisoners. A recaptured village. Damaged houses in the village. People stand on a road in the village.
The Battle of Arras in France during World War I. The ruins in the Monchy Riegel a trench running between Wancourt and Feuchy. Damaged houses and rubble on the ground. A Middlesex battalion occupies the German trench. Soldiers search for dead bodies in the rubble.
The Germans retreat after the Battle of Arras in France during World War I. An observation balloon is berthed. Soldiers pull the observation balloon down. Tents and cars in the background.
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