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79th Division U.S. Army Infantry observers in France with a twin-engine biplane and a Salmson 2 of the 28th Escadrille

U.S. Army Infantry of the 79th Division at an airfield in France during World War I. They are functioning as observers. Crew in and around a French large twin-engine biplane aircraft, possibly a modified Caudron R.11. American observers demonstrate aiming techniques involved with the twin, Scarff ring mounted Lewis Guns on a Salmson 2A2. Firing the Lewis gun of a Spad XVI.

Date: 1918
Duration: 1 min 25 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675040829
Indochinese and African troops digging for railroad construction in France (WW1)

French Indochinese and French African troops digging and tilling soil for railroad construction in France during World War I. Horses are seen pulling wagons in the background. French officers watch over the colonial troops working. One of the French officers is seen holding a rod or cane. An Indochinese soldier carrying buckets with a carrying pole gives water to another soldier. Soldier from Indochina drinks water before resuming work.

Date: 1918
Duration: 31 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080352
Indochinese troops growing vegetables in France (WW1)

French Indochinese troops grow their own vegetables in France during World War I. Indochinese troops wearing conical Nón lá hats and trench coats carry rakes in a garden. French officers are also present to watch the colonial troops. Soldiers from Indochina planting and growing vegetables. Some coats are seen hanging on hedges.

Date: 1918
Duration: 21 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080353
Indochinese troops playing native games and washing clothes in France (WW1)

French Indochinese troops playing native games during their spare time while stationed in France. Indochinese troops play a squatting game similar to “squat tag”. French African soldiers pass a man around while sitting in a circle during a game called “Drunken Peg”. French officers stand and watch the games close by. Colonial troops head to booths to receive food. French Indochinese and African soldiers sit on the ground to eat. They eat from bowls with spoons and forks. Soldiers from Indochina washing their feet and clothes in a pool. A small toy boat floats in front of the soldiers.

Date: 1918
Duration: 36 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080354
Indochinese soldiers perform music and Hat Tuong opera in France (WW1)

French Indochinese soldiers play musical instruments from their home country while stationed in France during World War I. Soldiers from Indochina with drums, gong, and a fiddle-like instrument (likely a Dan). Indochinese actors dressed as Vietnamese warlords. An elderly Indochinese playing an indigenous trumpet. Actors performing a Vietnamese Hat Tuong opera. A young Indochinese soldier smiling during the play.

Date: 1918
Duration: 33 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080355
Senegalese soldiers perform native dances and music; wrestling match in France (WW1)

French colonial Senegalese troops perform traditional native dances during their spare time in France (World War I). Musicians play tom-tom drums, tambourine, and pipes as French African soldiers dance. Two Senegalese soldiers engage in a wrestling match as a crowd watches.

Date: 1918
Duration: 23 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675080358