French infantry assembled before advancing to occupy trenches in World War 1. The pick up supplies and are next seen marching in full battle gear towards the front lines. Officers on horseback follow leading platoon carrying the unit flag. Long line of infantrymen follow behind. Another view of the infantry on the march. The troops enter their trenches. They are dressed warmly and as they progress into an area of woods, snow is seen on the ground. A sign at the trench line reads: "Bois Carre." (WWI. WW1)
Stacks of artillery shells at an outdoor munitions depot in France during World War I. French soldiers are seen stacking cases of shells. A French officer walks beside a railroad train of open cars stacked high with shells, ready for transport to artillery units. (World War 1. WWI. WW1)
10th and 42nd Division German soldiers of artillery and infantry units march out of Aumetz France, bordering Luxembourg, following the armistice of World War 1. Soldiers on horses march along with them. People gather to watch them. Many civilian onlookers, especially children, show fascination with the camera and filming operation going on. Horse-carts pass by on the street. Children watch the marching soldiers and the camera. Buildings beside the street.
People gather to watch Bicentennial Parade in Washington DC. Soldiers parade with band on the street in the assembly area. Buildings in the background. People stand. Decorated float on the street. Men pass with flags. Military units from army, navy, air force, marine and coast guards march on the street. Cars parked on the street. Girls march in uniforms. Girls in other uniform parade on the street.
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.
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