Kaiser Wilhelm II reviews troops in Zeebrugge, Belgium during World War I. German officers at a lake shore. A boat in the lake. Views of arriving boat of the Kaiser and officers. A flag of German Army on the boat. The Kaiser arrives in Zeebrugge.
Pilot in open cockpit of World war I vintage biplane. He wears helmet and goggles. He taps his machine gun, and looks around.
The first piece of airmail is displayed. President Wilson holds an envelope for mailing by airmail. Mrs. Wilson stands with him. Many officials and spectators are present. The Curtis JN-4 airmail airplane, piloted by Lieutenant George L. Boyle, takes off from the Polo field in Washington DC.
An Allied 8 inch artillery battery in France during World War 1 Grand Offensive. British troops load shell into the gun. Commanding officer writes a message on the shell before it is loaded: "From Times Square New York." Allied howitzers are fired at the enemy. A British 6 inch heavy gun is seen firing at enemy positions.
Opening few seconds show American General John J. Pershing viewing a grave marker at a fresh cemetery in France during World War I. Next scene shows Australian troops dig trenches in France during World War 1. Australian troops at a destroyed railroad yard. Group of French men and women and children civilians pose for the camera,while British troops stand in background. Close up of an old French woman. The elderly French woman is talking and appears to be expressing thanks to the Allied troops. Troops on foot pass by a wrecked French town with buildings reduced to piles of rubble from shelling. British troops and supplies on horse carts pass by the streets of the demolished town. British lancer cavalry regiment passes by on horseback, with lances raised. New Zealand soldiers march on railroad tracks to board a train.
A large group of German infantry marching toward the front in France, during World War 1. Some horse-drawn supply wagons move along with them. Horses pulling wagons with heavy machine guns on them. Others pulling artillery pieces, caissons, and supply wagons. German troops resting on side of hill pose for the camera. Their arms are stacked. Troops stopped for a meal break. Change of scene shows German troops and supplies moving through a war-torn French village. View of destroyed buildings in the village. German infantry marching briskly along a road.
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