War casualties in Europe during World War I. A British soldier looks at a dead comrade. British soldiers in trench. Location shifts to a smaller dug-in trench. A handful of British soldiers during battle. They are wearing gas masks. Scene shows one soldier shaking violently after he is overcome by gas. (Note: This is an excerpt from a British World War I movie, released after the war, in the 1920's.)
The S.S. Bear after foundering as seen from the beach at Sugar Loaf Rock. Pan of wrecked ship shows some offloading efforts underway in heavy surf. Survivors on the beach with scattered belongings.
British Empire soldiers, sometimes referred to as "Tommies”, fire artillery in the Battle of the Somme, during World War 1. A BL 9.2 inch heavy howitzer fired by Canadian troops during the Battle of the Somme. Words written on gun mounting read, "I am the Hun's Father Christmas" A line of British British BL 8-inch Howitzers firing. Explosion in battlefield throws dirt into the air. British soldiers fire a 6 inch gun. A heavy gun, perhaps 8 inch, recoils on track after firing. Shirtless Australian soldiers wearing slouch hats fire artillery, including a BL 9.2-inch Howitzer. Shell hits and explodes under tree, causing it to fall. Captured German soldiers march. German prisoners eat fruit, receive bowls of soup from large kettles on the ground. German prisoners take showers in makeshift shower hut. British army doctor vaccinates a German POW. German prisoners of war rest together in a field.
King George V of the United Kingdom awards ribbons to Australian soldiers during World War 1, possibly related to the Battle of Somme. King George V pins ribbons on Australian soldiers, wearing slouch hats, and shaking hands with every soldier after awarding ribbon. Soldier salutes after he receives award from King George V on the field.
King George V of the United Kingdom and his son, Edward, the Prince of Wales (future Edward VIII), visits the front line in France during World War 1. A valet holds the car door for King George V as he gets out of the vehicle. Edward, the Prince of Wales, arrives by car. French President Raymond Poincaré accompanies King George V during visit to the frontlines to view assembly of the French Army Corps cavalry as they charge in formation.
King George V of the United Kingdom reviews children in uniform in France during World War 1. Queen Mary of Teck, the Queen consort of the United Kingdom, reviews women associated with an ambulance corps and reviews British nurses stationed in France with daughter, Princess Mary.