Volunteers carry a wounded on stretcher in France. They take him to the vehicle. The vehicle passes by on the street. They take him out. They take the wounded in hospital.
British infantry moving through war torn area of France, during World War 1. British engineers attempting repairs on roads and bridges in a flooded area. Soldiers in an extremely long row boat. Soldiers on horseback making their way over a bridge. A British officer climbs down remains of destroyed bridge to inspect it. A German mine explodes in river. British soldiers sit near and relax beside railroad damaged by retreating Germans.
Formations of Mounted French Cavalry and artillery, with horse-drawn field pieces, race across a field in France, during World War 1.
President Poincaré and other officials attend the official commissioning of Polish Regiments (Blue Army) raised in France, during World War 1. Polish troops stand in formation with their respective unit colors. A Catholic Priest blesses the Polish units and sprinkles holy water. (Some falls on a small dog standing nearby, causing it to move away.) Polish Commanders of the units stand in center of a field and raise their hands in sign of allegiance, and troops do the same . Officials walk on the field. Polish Soldiers lower their flags, in salute, as they pass. Mounted Polish artillery units, followed by cavalry, pass in review before the President and officials.
President Poincaré and General Humbert present awards to French soldiers in France, during World War 1. President with other dignitaries walk past French soldiers in formation in a field. Soldiers salute with their guns. Other soldier lowers unit colors in salute. President salutes the soldiers. He presents decorations to individual soldiers.
Gernan prisoners of war sit in a large enclosed field in France. They talk amongst themselves. Some of them have been unwilling conscripts into German military service and display flags of their home country.( Flag has vertical bands and geographical outline topped with a crown.) Later scenes show French guards marching the prisoners along a road toward prisoner of war camps behind the combat lines.
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