First flight with a passenger on Wright plane in France. News Clip of Wright plane in flight with photograph of Wilbur Wright and a headline as 'carries passenger 36 miles'. Wright and a French journalist sit as passengers on the Wright plane on 03 October 1908. Plane flies over water for 55 minutes and 37 seconds. People watch from the ground.
In France during World War 1, munitions delivered by ship are carried from the steamer's side to the front line, during World War I. Artillery shells are seen stacked in small rail cars at the port.
French regiment of cavalry in new uniforms. They rides their horses on a road in France. ( World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Chaplains distribute cigarettes and chocolate to soldiers at the Petit Monthairons hospital in France. Soldiers stand in queue. Two military chaplains organize a supply of treats for distribution to American soldiers. Thereafter, the queue moves quickly as the Chaplains hand out chocolates and cigarettes to the soldiers. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
American 137th Infantry troops in France. Troops march through a French town. Two soldiers on a motorcycle pass on the road. Troops carry packs on their backs. Water and mud on road.
U.S. 137th Infantry troops in France. A line of soldiers extends in distance to the horizon. They carry shoulder packs and weapons and walk in loose formations, with a mounted officer between groups. An overturned truck is seen beside the road.
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