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German biplane preparing for a mission. Aerial views of Verdun. German troops subject to British artillery barrage.
German pilots prepare to fly a mission in a Rumpler C.IV two-place biplane during World War I. German armorers stow small bombs in the rear cockpit, and mount a large one underneath the airplane. Scene shifts to pilot in cockpit as he taxis along an airfield. Skull and cross bones is painted on side of the airplane fuselage. A parabellum machine guns sits in the empty rear cockpit. Sequence shifts to aerial views of a city from a reconnaissance airplane, at 1000 meters altitude. Among things seen are a river and an impressive building (possibly a cathedral). Views of photographer taking pictures from the rear cockpit, while the airplane is in flight. Aerial views of the city of Verdun and of battles taking place in no-man's land. (indicated by smoke rising). At this point, a sequence shot by an intrepid German combat photographer, from the battle of the Somme,is inserted. It shows trenches subject to an intense British artillery barrage. The German troops are seen fleeing from their trenches and running to escape the bombardment. Some extremely heavy explosions occur on the German positions. (Note: a slate erroneously characterizes the running German soldiers as advancing.)
German warplane dropping bombs and engaging Allied airplane during World War I
Bombardier in rear cockpit of a German Rumpler C.IV two place biplane, holds a bomb and drops it over the side, during World War 1. Slate announces a "miss." Ground view of near miss explosion near what is ostensibly a British General's headquarters. View of flyers in the airplane, as it banks for another bombing attempt. Ground view of the same building as it is destroyed in a huge explosion. Slate announces an Allied airplane attacking. German rear gunner firing at Allied plane (unseen). Two airplanes seen in the air. Suddenly an attacking airplane is seen approaching rapidly from below left. (It's wings show only white where roundels would normally be seen.) Ground view of burning airplane framework. The Rumpler C.IV taxiing in after landing. It displays triangle and numeral "6" atop it's fuselage. Aircrew step from the plane and ground crew attend to it. One points to several bullet holes in the empennage. A partially covered airframe being towed to repair shop. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
The French Army marshalling troops in World War I
French army recruitment and marshalling for World War 1. French Infantry marching casually before the camera in their field gear (sans steel helmets). They move on a path or road, proceeding under a broad arch overpass. The first two soldiers walk holding bicycles. Some soldiers wear no caps. Others wear soft caps. None wear steel helmets. They are then seen from a high place (possibly the overpass) as they proceed in a long irregular column. The sequence shifts to a unit of mounted French cavalry, passing a tent as they proceed along a path in a camp ground.They are next seen from the rear as they continue and cross a bridge over a small canal. Next seen is a very long column of French infantry, all wearing steel helmets, proceeding along a dirt road. The next sequence shows pack animals and wagons carrying supplies for the troops. In the final scene, several soldiers open and read their mail in the midst of a group of relaxing troops. One soldier clowns around with another. (Note: this film was shot by the famous war photographer Donald C. Thompson.)
Capabilities of two French Char 2C Super Heavy tanks being demonstrated
A French soldier enters side door of a Char 2C Super-heavy tank, number 97, as it passes him. Another Char 2C, number 94 (its name, "Bretagne" not seen ) plunges into a stream. View of tank number 97, from in front and below, shows its name "Normandie" painted on its front. Tank # 94 is seen, again, as it rolls over a tree; drives right through a masonry wall; climbs out of a deep ditch; and rolls into a concrete building, destroying it. The sequence concludes with Char 2C #97, riding over antitank obstacles, driving them into the ground.
Allies penetrate into Normandy during D-day in World War II. Germans defend from Atlantic Wall and counter attack
Film begins showing the formidable German Atlantic Wall fortifications in place during World War 2. German soldiers look through binoculars. British troops are seen in the distance, where they have penetrated the River Orne, in an amphibious assault near the village of Ouistreham in Normandy. Obstacles are seen planted by the Germans all along the shorelines. German artillery and machine guns fire on those troops with devastating effect. German soldiers are seen examining abandoned British landing craft after the battle. One is labeled LC P L208. Closeup of German SS soldier. View of beach with markers on it and debris strewn along it. Closeup of a German soldier. A camouflaged German Marder tank destroyer heading to join in counterattack against Allied forces. German armor crossing a field, and then firing from wooded areas. German infantry running forward beside tanks.
Christy Mathewson, Captain, U.S. Army Chemical Service, during World War I
Christopher "Christy" Mathewson, famous baseball pitcher for New York Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, who later managed the Cincinnati Reds. He voluntarily enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1918, as a Captain in the U.S. Army Chemical Service, during World War 1. This brief scene shows Matthewson in uniform, as a Captain in the U.S. Army.
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