2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry troops departing from Quebec, Canada for the Second Boer War or South African War in Transvaal (present day South Africa). Soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under a triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of spectators who are waving English flags. Both sides of the street are filled with crowds. Flags are seen above the triumphal arch. The 2nd Special Service Battalion soldiers board a ship bound for Transvaal. Canadian infantry soldiers watch the 2nd Special Service Battalion board the ship. Tender boats of ship are seen.
Famous New York politician and Tammany Hall boss Richard “Dick” Croker leaving Tammany Hall on a Sunday morning in New York City. He leaves 14th Street Wigwam or headquarters (141 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, USA) with a group of prominent New York politicians.
Britain's Military Academy at Sandhurst, presents a Silver Service to be used at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. Major General John Leonard, U.S. Army, military attaché in the United Kingdom, accepts the Silver Service, on behalf of the West Point Academy. The Sandhurst cadets march past in a parade ground. Britain's War Secretary, Emmanuel Shinwell, and General Leonard review the marching cadets.
United Kingdom's King Edward VIII pays a visit to Royal Navy fleet, Portland. Royal Navy fleet in Portland harbor. The monarch passes lines of men standing at attention as King Edward VIII reviews sailors and marines aboard a ship.
Free French 2nd Armored Division troops meet with Free French naval officers during World War 2. A French naval officer with cigarette checks a map with other soldiers. Soldiers and convoy personnel check the map. Close view of the two Free French officers wearing French naval side caps with anchor insignia. View of officer's insignia denoting him as a Lieutenant Commander in the Free French Navy. A soldier’s hand pointing to the map. French 2nd Armored Division soldiers pose with a scared kitten on top of a vehicle flying the Free French flag.
The British Monarchs express appreciation to survivors of the Zeebrugge Raid, in which Britain attempted to deny German use of the Belgian port of Bruges-Zeebrugge during World War 1. British Naval officers, sailors, and marines, are lined up in military formation. King George V follows Lieutenant General Sir Claud William Jacob, of the Worcestershire Regiment who walks with a Navy Admiral, leading the King, followed by British Admiral of the Fleet, Sir Frederick Charles Doveton Sturdee, and military attendants. They inspect sailors at attention, with rifles at order arms. Next, the King is seen escorted by A Royal Marine officer, as he inspects a formation of Royal Marines. King George V is followed by Admiral Sturdee. Finally, The King and Queen Mary, are seen walking with Admiral Sturdee, who converses with them. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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