Opening scene shows American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) of 28th Infantry Regiment in France during World War 1. They are receiving a meal in an outdoor chow line. Next, they are seen climbing into a crowded railroad box car, at Beaumont, France. They sit in the rail car opening and wave as the train pulls out. On its side is painted the contents limits: 40 men or 8 horses (Hommes 40 or Chevaux 8). View of a steam locomotive pulling a troop train with American soldiers waving from open doors. Other American soldiers assembling at the rail yard. They wave to those leaving on the train. One soldier clowns around with those leaving.
Ambassador Hugh C Wallace of United States and other officers visit the Suresnes cemetery in France. Honor guard of French soldiers stand besides path at cemetery. Ambassador Wallace arrives and officials follow him. Soldiers stand besides path with flags of France. Ambassador stands with other officials in front of wreaths on graves and salutes. Soldiers stand at the side with rifles.
Cemeteries of the American Expeditionary Force in France during World War 1. U.S. Army soldiers stand at a cemetery in Cheppy, France. Crosses at graves. Six soldiers bring body of an American soldier wrapped in a cloth. They place it in a grave. Soldiers stand past graves. They bring more bodies of American soldiers killed in action during World War 1, and place them in graves. A soldier digs a grave with spade. Graves dug in line. A soldier reads from a religious book to perform a religious ceremony. Other soldiers remove their hats and hold in their hands. Soldiers stand as prayer goes on during burial ceremony. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
The Aisne Operation in Montmirail, France. World War 1 allied wounded soldiers from America and France stand and talk. Wounded mount on a truck and other soldiers help them. A soldier pulls them up on truck. Crowd of French civilians on road along with U.S. Army and French Army soldiers. A car on road. Women and children stand beside road past a building. Line of horse carts on road carrying military equipment.
The Aisne Marne Operation in France. United States 4th Infantry troops march around bend of road in Village of Sergy, France. A building with partially destroyed roof at side of road. An American artillery unit is resting at the side of the road with its horses, caissons and artillery pieces. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
The French troops entering the Murat Mansion in Paris. United States President Woodrow Wilson arrive in a horse-drawn carriage. He is accompanied by President of France,Raymond Poincare. They are escorted by the French troops. People awaiting to greet President Wilson during his visit to France for the Paris Peace Conference. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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