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.)
View of bridge across the Marne River destroyed by retreating German soldiers. . View shifts to U.S. Army XX Corps troops,trucks,jeeps,halftracks and tank destroyers crossing a pontoon bridge erected by Army Engineers nearby, at the bridgehead captured on 27 August 1944, during World War 2. French civilians watch from the bank of the river and wave as troops pass through their village. Using this crossing, the XX Corps continued its advance on Rheims.
French Army troops boarding a troop ship to deploy overseas. They are in full iniform including blouse and tie, and carrying their military kit and weapons. One soldier carries a French MAT-49 submachine gun. A man at gangplank gives each soldier a piece of paper. View of the full troop ship leaving the dock. Friends and family waving goodbye.
French officer briefs pilots of his organization about a flying mission. Writing on blackboards in the briefing room. Image of airfield on wall. The pilots take notes. French pilots walk out to their Sud-Est 535 jet aircraft parked on airstrip. They climb aboard, start engines, taxi and takeoff. Officers watch as planes depart.
Formation of French women marines (The fouled anchor insignia of French marines is seen on lapel of a woman's uniform.) They are inspected by woman commander and parade while band plays. One carries partially furled tricolor flag. Woman officer salutes as they march past. The women marines in combat training. They cross obstacles and crawl on ground under simulated combat conditions.
German forces defending against Allies during invasion at Normandy in World War 2. Camouflaged German Panther tank on the move. Others with German infantry on the way to engage invading Allied forces . Views from German positions of artillery fire and German machine gunners. A huge explosion. Battery of German 15 cm mobile rocket launchers (Nebelwerfer 41) firing. Rockets being fired from an Opel Maultier halftrack equipped with 10 tubed rocket launcher (Panzerwerfer 42) and a Wurfrahmen 40 (launch frame 40) multiple rocket launcher on SdKfz 251 halftrack. German forces firing on allied forces. A huge oil fire. German soldier using a flame thrower.
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