The Armistice Treaty marks the end of World War 1. United States soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division, AEF, celebrate, in a large group, at their base, in France. They cheer in unison. The soldiers talk and laugh. The soldiers receive their pay. A soldier keeps his payment in his pocket and takes out a document. The soldiers shake hands and bid farewell. They carry their belongings.
The armistice treaty marks the end of World War 1. United States troops stroll and enjoy sightseeing at a park in Nice, France, near Le Monument du Centenaire (Centennial Monument) located on La Promenade des Anglais. Several people sit on benches in gardens. Men carry flags. A band of soldier musicians entertain by playing popular music. One soldier dances. U.S. soldiers visit ancient Roman ruins at at the Trophee des Alpes situated in La Turbie, about 15Km from Nice in the hills above Monaco.
End of World War 1. A few scenes show British troops returning to London, amid celebrations after Armistice. Much more extensive scenes show German soldiers returning to Berlin. A huge crowd gathers on a street. Civilians cheer and celebrate. Men march with flags. Buildings in the background. German soldiers drive horse-drawn wagons. Statues and monuments in the background. A young woman conducts German soldiers singing. German soldiers ride horses.
Following the Armistice ending World War 1, several German submarines are seen pulled up beside a ship. Washed clothes from crew members is seen drying on the decks. One of the submarines is U-91, commanded by Paul Koenig, which surrendered to the French on November 26, 1918. A large ship is crowded with men displaying Italian flags with cross and crown on them.
Montage of scenes with soldiers returning to Italy and France at end of World War 1. A large troop ship docked at a port in Italy, carrying returning Italian soldiers. Huge crowd assembled on the wharf. Supplies being unloaded from a ship. A few U.S. soldiers are seen. A field kitchen set up on the wharf and Italian troops being fed. American and Italian flags fly above the wharf shelter roof. Crowds on streets in France. French General Petain enters a car and is given a large bouquet of flowers (which he promptly gives to an officer accompanying him in the front seat of the car). French President Poincare joins Petain in the back seat of the car and they drive away. Scene shifts to the port in Italy, again. Men wave the Italian Naval ensign flag.
Allied armies advance into territory held by the Germans, near the end of World War 1. After 47 years of German rule, citizens of Alsace-Lorraine welcome victorious French troops as they march through a decorated arch. They parade behind a brass band, along streets lined with well-wishers. Sreets are filled with Alsatians in traditional costumes. Alsatians pull down an equestrian statue of the Kaiser and beat on it with hammers. When Armistice Day arrives, firing ceases and German and French troops pose quietly looking at one another. People parade in the streets, along with marching troops.
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