A group of battle-hardened veteran British Army artillery soldiers relax and pose for the camera. They had been in the front lines in World War I, in France, since the battle of Mons, in 1914.
Shows men who have contributed to greatness of France in the war. President of France, Raymond Poincaré walking on a field. Other officer accompany him. Troops standing on the field. They raise their guns. Antonin Dubost, the president of Senate, stands in front of a house. Paul Deschanel, president of chamber of deputies passing by.
The French Army incorporating civilian volunteers and conscripts into their ranks during World War 1. Quartermaster,seated at a desk handling paperwork related to supplies at a French Army post. Behind, a French soldier is seen issuing uniforms, including steel helmet to a new recruit. His arms are full with clothing and shoes, so he puts the steel helmet on his head. (WWI. WW1)
French recruits receiving physical training during World War 1. They exercise on the field. They run on a track. They do long jump. They run on the field. (WWI. WW1)
A snow covered drill field at a French Army barracks during World War 1. The words, "Viva la France," appearing to have been stamped out in large letters in the snow. Troops marching next to barracks buildings in far background. Suddenly, the "letters" in the snow get up and one realizes they were soldiers lying in the snow to spell out the battle cry. The soldiers quickly form up ready to march off the field. (WWI. WW1)
Large group of newly recruited French soldiers pose for the camera as they all peel potatoes, at the same time, during World War 1. View of dining hall filled with new recruits, eating. (WWI. WW1)
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