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Canadian troops walk in a muddy area and carry boxes in trenches in Ploegsteert, Belgium during World War I.
Canadian troops in Belgium. An animated map shows Ploegsteert in Belgium. The troops walk in a muddy area. They walk in trenches with their rifles. The soldiers eat food and carry boxes in hands. A water stream next to the trench area.
Belgian soldiers who had been fighting against German and Austrian forces, in Russia, in World War I, arrive by ship in Bordeaux, France.
The French line ship, SS Lorraine, in camouflage paint, seen backing into port at Bordeaux, France, on June 24, 1918. Belgian troops of the ACM Corps (Autos-Canons-Mitrailleuses, Belgian armored unit) disembark. They are seen as they walk down a gangway from the ship, in combat uniforms and steel helmets, and carrying their weapons and personal gear. (Note: Soldiers of this armored unit from Belgium fought alongside the Imperial Russian army against German and Austrian troops in 1915 in Russia, during World War 1, before the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, after which they were stranded in hostile territory. They left Vladivostok for the United States on the SS Sheridan, and docked at San Francisco on May 12, 1918. They were warmly greeted as they proceeded across the U.S. to New York city, where they participated in the Memorial Day Parade. After leaving New York City, aboard the SS La Lorraine, they reached Bordeaux on June 24 1918.)
Events that initiated World War I and animated map showing involvement of nations from 1914 through 1918
Opening scene shows a man being roughed up by a group of men in an alleyway. A slate comments (in French) that when nations are bellicose, an assassination can cause a world war. Next, a slate shows picture of the world and states (in English) "One murder may start a world war." Another slate (in French) states that In 1914, while Europe's armies and fleets were more powerful than they had ever been, the nephew of the Emperor of Austria (Archduke Ferdinand) was assassinated. A front page is shown of newspaper, "Journal De Geneve" carrying the story. Next scene is a view of the city of Sarajevo. The ancient Emperor's Mosque dominates the scene. A slate appears asking Where is Sarajevo? It is followed by a map of Europe in 1914, which zooms in on Austria and Serbia and identifies and labels Sarajevo,in Austria, close to the Serbian border. Slates (in French) says Austria accused Serbia of War and other nations enter the melee. Animated World map shows the nations getting involved, starting with the German Empire in 1914, including its African colonies, and then successively showing Russia, France, Belgium,Great Britain, Japan, and the Ottoman Empire. Map advances to 1915, showing the Italian empire, Bulgaria,and Central Arabia. In 1916 it adds Portugal, Roumania. Next, the U.S.A. is added in, 1917, along with Central and South America, Greece, Siam, and China. Finally, the slate shows the war ending in 1918. Slate shows Armistice Day, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th Month (November), with time shown on hands of Big Ben in London.
Belgian Armored cars with guns on it during World War I in Belgium.
Belgian Armored cars move on the road during World War I in Belgium. Soldiers sit on it. They drop down and salute as an officer arrives. The guns mounted on car are clearly seen. A soldier talks with the officer who had just arrived, whereas the other one climbs up the car. The car moves.
Workers dismantle bombs in Belgium during World War I era
Clamped bomb tied on pulley in Belgium. Soldier wearing Belgian side cap with tassel stands by. Man holds rope of the pulley and clamp. Bomb shell is pulled up and then dropped to release center chamber. Man opens bomb and removes a cover. He takes out bomb from shell.
Belgian troops march near a building in Belgium.
Belgian troops during World War I. The troops march with flags and rifles. A building in the area. Soldiers stand in formation. Trees in the far background. A soldier waves a flag. Another soldier salutes. Soldiers pass with horses.
