The British unveil a vehicle called the Stalwart that can navigate the toughest terrain as well as move in water. The vehicle is a huge six wheel drive military transport with individually sprung drive wheels to give it traction in all situations. It is for military or farm use. The vehicle is shown moving on varied terrain areas with ease. It moves in deep water operating like a partially submerged boat and then boards a ship at sea by floating up to its opened ramp and driving up onto the ship. Showing another British vehicle innovation, men stand near a "Gadabout" car in a snow covered area. It has twin engines -- a motor in the front and the rear. Each engine has an independent gear lever. Driver is shown engaging 2nd gear lever to use additional engine in helping it move in the snow.
British women helping with war effort at home during World War 1. The women workers shovel debris and carry it off in wheelbarrow. They milk cows. Other women watch them. Trees in the background. Women work with heavy hay baling farm equipment and a steam powered tractor connected to a heavy driving belt. Woman stands on top of tractor, near stack. Women pose for picture in front of a tent in a field. They are all dressed alike in white smocks and overcoats. Women spread manure with shovels on fields.
Views of British troops and civilians celebrating country's second war time Christmas in England. Gifts and champagne bottles under a Christmas Tree. Group of British troops gather around a Christmas tree, taking gifts from under it. Views of evacuated British children attending a Christmas party inside a large Anderson Shelter (air-raid shelter). The children wear party hats and bat a balloon around for fun.
Shows an American officer addressing American troops at camp side in England during World War I. American troops hoist a large U.S. flag on a mast . Other troops stand at attention
Shows a British woman speaking with Allied troops at a dock area in England during World War I. Rifles of the troops in criss-cross position on ground. Troops unload supplies at dock from a ship. The woman speaks to an Army Officer and shakes hands with him.
Allied band and troops parade on road in England during World War I. Civilians watch. The marching troops enter a camp side. Army officer addresses the troops with a loudspeaker.
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