German shells exploding on Mount Rouge, in Flanders, during World War 1. (The so-called Mount Rouge is one of several hills in this relatively flat region.) Some of the shells burst in the air. But most strike the ground and raise considerable smoke and dust. Buildings can be seen in the background, and crops and trees in the vicinity, as well as lines of barbed wire on the hill itself.
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.
President Poincaré awards the Cross of the Legion of Honor to Moroccan unit in France, during World War 1. The French President Poincare, accompanied by General Joffre and General Humbert, reviews a formation of French troops. He pins the Cross of the Legion of Honor to the colors of a Moroccan Infantry Regiment and decorates several individual soldiers. Separate scenes shows soldiers posing with German 210mm howitzers and long guns captured by British and French troops.
French artillerymen push a 75mm artillery piece ("French 75") into position, during World War 1. They open bundles of shells. They dig earth to provide level area for the artillery piece. Then they commence to load and fire the gun with many shells in rapid succession.
French artillery being pulled by teams of horses, in France, during World War 1. They set up a battery alongside a road, and commence firing their French 75s (75mm field pieces). They continue firing over the heads of more artillerymen and guns pulled by horses along the road.
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