United States 27th Division troops march past through village of Premont in France, during the Second Battle of the Somme, in World War 1. They march over muddy road dressed in rain gear, with tarpaulins protecting their horse-drawn caissons. American troops without helmets (wearing service caps) marching along road past bombed out ruins. Army truck and British soldier on a bicycle pass them going the opposite direction. Allied troops moving forward on a road, as several German prisoners of war march toward the rear, carrying stretchers with wounded, on their shoulders. British Mark V tank parked on hill, with Officers holding charts and conversing nearby. Horses pulling caissons and supplies to British battery of 18 pounders setting up in the field. British batteries firing, as more field artillery is seen being moved forward in the far distant background. Troops of American 27th Infantry wait in a trench as officers assess situation ahead. The signal is given and the troops advance out of the trench and across a field.
Infantry maneuvers in France during World War I. Smoke rises from a field as shells burst. United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across the field as shells burst in the background. Troops coordinate attack maneuvers with the tanks and fall to escape shell attacks and get up again to move ahead. Soldiers stand in a huge group, to observe maneuvers. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field as smoke rises due to bursting of shells. A Renault tank moves forward and moves over uneven surface as it climbs with ease the slopes. A soldier moves and takes his firing position. Shells burst near him and the tank in the background. Large number of troops observe these maneuvers. Cinematographer's shadow shows him hand-cranking his camera.
Tank infantry maneuvers in France during World War I. Tanks and United States 328th Tank Battalion moves across a field. Soldiers and tanks coordinate their movements during the practice.
United States 26th Infantry troops gather around tanks for tank instruction, during World War I, in France. One appears to be a British Mk IV. Also visible are two French Renault FT tanks. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Tank and infantry maneuvers in France during World War 1. United States 328th Tank Battalion maneuvers with infantry soldiers who lie down at a field in firing position as French Schneider tank moves near them and they practice formation. Tank turns and moves as soldiers with rifles lie in firing position. (World War I; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
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