Russian reinforcements arrive in the Romanian Province of Dobrudja to help hold off German troops advancing under command of Marshal August von Mackensen, during World war 1. The Russian troops are seen at an established camp in a forest. They have erected shelters and smoke can be seen rising from a stovepipe in one. Several Russian soldiers cut tree limbs and set up camouflaged defensive positions, under the direction of an officer. A Russian infantryman hiding in brush, loads a clip of ammunition in his rifle. A messenger on horseback arrives and reports to the officer, who sends him on his way. (WWI; WW1)
Serbian regiment entrenched by a high wall on bank of the Czerna Reka river in the Balkans, in World War 1. The guns of the soldiers lean against the wall. They rest . Building in the background. (WWI; WW1)
Lieutenant General George Milne, Commander of British XVI Corps soldiers, and Sir Bryan Mahon, Commander of the 10th (Irish) Division, converse while attending a Military Gymkhana at Salonika during World War 1. They then watch a chariot race on the field. [Note: the introductory slate incorrectly identifies the Generals]
German prisoners of war move through a trench on their way to an internment point. The are moved along, single-file under French military guard, past several French officers, and then marched along a dirt road, under guard by mounted French soldiers. A huge number of German prisoners enter a fenced open air enclosure. Several are seen being interogated by A French officer. They are formally registered and processed by French military administrative personnel. German prisoners receive food from cooks at an outdoor mess. A large gathering of prisoners rise en masse at a command. Closeup of prisoners looking well cleaned and fit. Closeup of prisoners trying to stay warm in their overcoats. A German prisoner wearing eyeglasses and contentedly chewing a large piece of bread, while holding his mess kit with the other hand. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Camera pans across buildings of French evacuation hospital set up during World War 1. Closeup of the hospital showing staff members walking between buildings. Wooden walkways have been installed to allow movement during periods of rain and mud. A line of ambulances. Drivers are crank starting two of them. Driver of the first starts, climbs aboard, and backs out. View inside a ward of the hospital. Physician and staff make rounds attending wounded soldiers. Outside, some recuperating soldiers sit with medical staff and others walk about.. Large beds of flowers are seen in the area. (WWI. WW1)
French medical corpsmen carry wounded French soldiers to a hospital railway train during World War 1. Medical staff and nurses seen on the train platform. Scene shifts to interior of a base hospital. French military officers are visiting wounded patients in a ward. Medical staff are attending to patients. (WWI. WW1)