Territorial Brigade of Royal Field Artillery advances during World War I. British soldiers march and horse carts loaded with supplies move with them. Soldiers pack shells in ammunition column. A howitzer continuously fired at Germans in field.
An observation officer of Royal Field Artillery orders on phone to open fire on Germans during World War I. Soldiers run and enter their quarters in the gun-pits. Soldiers bring shells in special jackets. The shells are handed over to the gunners in the gun-pits. Shrapnel and explosives are fired at enemy continuously. Soldiers load and fire an 18-pounder gun. The observation officer orders on phone to change the range of firing. Howitzers continuously fire at Germans in field.
Soldiers of Royal Field Artillery prepare a 9.2 Howitzer during World War I. Soldiers roll shells to a place. A shell is slided to load a howitzer. The howitzer is fired. Officers sit behind sand bags and watch firing. A soldier receives telephonic orders from the observation officer. Shells are fired to demolish the German blockhouse. Firing continues.
Military Embarkation center office in Hoboken, New Jersey, during World War I. Views from above of large stretch of buildings. Scenes inside the Military Embarkation Center. Large number of women at work in clerical and typing pool. Several U.S. Army officers at their desks, including a Colonel and other field grade officers. Army personnel discuss official orders and other matters with civilians. Many file cabinets line a wall of the Center. Large contingent of U.S. Naval Reserve Yeoman (F) women in uniform walk up from River Street, through Hudson Park, towards the corner of 5th and Hudson Street. The female military group pose for camera.
During World War 1, the SMS Szent Istvan (Saint Stephen), a Austro-Hungarian Battleship, is seen capsizing after a torpedo attack off the Dalmation Coast by Italian torpedo boats. Close view as the ship rolls over while crew member clamber across her hull in effort save themselves. Some surviving crew are rescued on lifeboats. A submarine,operating on the surface, launches a torpedo. A submarine begins to dive. A merchant ship is torpedoed and sunk. Battleship sinking scenes are repeated.
American troops waving their hats, hands and a flag in celebration of the Armistice ending hostilities. American troops escort smiling prisoners.Crowds celebrate in a public square. American soldiers celebrate while riding on an army truck through crowds. Soldiers kiss some girls. Crowds celebrate in New York City. A coffin for War is inscribed with statements saying: "Died November 11, 1918" and "Remember the Lustania" and "Gimbel Brothers". Celebrating people ride on the roofs of cars. One carries a chained effigy of German Kaiser that men hit with clubs. General Pershing, accompanied by officials, salutes the crowd and enters an open car that proceeds in a motorcade during "ticker tape" parade in New York City. General Pershing, on horseback, leads troops in victory parade. President Woodrow Wilson is seen aboard the ship SS George Washington during his December 1919 voyage to France to participate in the Paris Peace Conference leading to the Treaty of Versailles. "Vive Wilson" is spelled out in light bulbs on sign above Paris street during parade in Paris honoring Woodrow Wilson. Parisians celebrate with parade through the Arc de Triomphe on 16 December, 1918.
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