Animated description: Battle of Ctesiphon in Iraq. Animation shows the position of Turk and British forces near Kut and the movement of British forces to south. Their attacking position to north. Animation of movement of Turk forces to north. (World War 1; WWI; WW1)
General Jan Christiaan Smuts reviews South African troops under British forces of the United Kingdom in World War 1. Soldiers stand aligned at a field. General Smuts comes with other officers and reviews the troops preparing for battle against German forces in East Africa during the Anglo-Belgian invasion. He lifts his hat up and soldiers too raise their hats. General Smuts poses. Commandos of the famous late General Delarey (Koos de la Rey) prepare to leave on the campaign as they assemble saddles.
Slate states that Bulgaria's Black sea port of Varna is being shelled by Russian Battleships. However this is not noticeable in these scenes. Boats are tied up at the docks and men go about their activities, with no clear evidence of Russian battleships or shelling. There is a brief aerial view of a ship, next to a breakwater where a lighthouse stands. Smoke is rising from her stack. (World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Gun crew of the German commerce raider, Auxiliary Cruiser 'SMS Möwe (Seagull)' preparing to torpedo British steamer "Georgic, " during World War 1. The Georgic was bound from Philadelphia to Brest and Liverpool with cargo of munitions. The Moewe intercepted her in the Atlantic sea, and after removing her crew, prepares to sink her. Crew of the Möwe fire a torpedo which hits the Georgic. Explosion seen at waterline. The Georgic begins to sink and then capsizes and goes down. View as she slips below the surface of the sea.
Sailors on the German Auxiliary Cruiser, "Möwe"(Seagull) launching torpedo at the French barque, "Nantes" after intercepting her in the Atlantic Ocean during World War 1. The Moewe, commanded by Count Von zu Donah Schlodien, had removed the crew of Nantes before sinking her. View of explosion at starboard of the Nantes. The sailing ship slowly sinks under full sail.
'Q' Boat 'Suffolk Coast' in the Atlantic Ocean during World War 1. Boat anchored in the sea. Royal Navy Lieutenant Commander Harold Auten, Victoria Cross(VC), Distinguished Service Cross(DSC) at Helm (steering wheel) on 'Q' Boat. Signal flag on rope. Deck gun is brought up by removing false panels in deck. Crew of boat adjusts gun in firing position. The panels are shut again and gun is set down. Ventilator periscopes on boat. Austen and other members pose with a dog. Crew poses. Boat anchored in sea. Austin comes out and uses the periscope while on helm. (WWI; WW1)
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