French recruits receiving physical training during World War 1. They exercise on the field. They run on a track. They do long jump. They run on the field. (WWI. WW1)
Large group of newly recruited French soldiers pose for the camera as they all peel potatoes, at the same time, during World War 1. View of dining hall filled with new recruits, eating. (WWI. WW1)
French soldier recruits on the firing range during World War 1. Two recruits stand as instructors explain operation of the French Lebel rifles set up on rigid tripod stands. Other soldiers stand outside a wall and fire rifles through its openings at targets on the other side, simulating defense of from inside a building. Officer and soldier examine bullet holes in a large target. (WWI. WW1)
Officer dismisses a formation of French Army recruits, who then move quickly towards their barracks. Next scene shows recruits streaming from barracks, in full dress uniforms, to line up in formation. An officer on horseback moves toward the formation of troops, to review them. In next scene, a contingent of recruits marches on a drill field, under direction of a Sergeant and an officer. (WWI. WW1)
French General Pierre Joseph Dubois, commander of the 6th Army, speaks informally with officers in his command prior to their deployment to the front during World War 1. (WWI. WW1)
French Army engineers at work in World War 1. Several maneuver in a small boat at a waterfront. Others manual operate a pile driver to set a post in the water for a dock. Officers look on as a group of Army engineers works to repair a wooden bridge made of many supporting members and cross braces. Change of scene to French engineers strengthening and stabilizing the base of a high bridge over a river. New sequence shows a pier with boats tied up and high water in river behind. Scene shifts to engineers working on a low level bridge over a river. A team of horses pulls construction equipment over the bridge. A bombed out high railroad bridge is seen in the background. (WWI. WW1)
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