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CLASS 4— Topical and War 51
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662 European War, Officers at Verdun Pathe
The arrival of the President of France, Crown Prince of Serbia and the Commander-in-Chief at Verdun ; decoration of the men at Verdun.
673 European War. Battle of Avocourt (Verdun) Pathe
Troops before the battle of Avocourt; guns in action; French shells in the German lines behind the village of Avocourt ; a night attack, etc.
674 Russians Encamped at Mailly Pathe
The arrival of a new contingent and the review of the troops by the General. Various activities of the camp, such as guarding the colors, mass drill, etc. Reference: The Annual Register, 1914. (Russia)
675 Surgical Motor Ambulances Pathe
Motor ambulances starting for the front and reaching their destination; the interior of one is shown ; the erecting of the hospital complete with heating system, operating room ; one of the ambulances shown equipped with the X-Ray machine ; operation of same; conclusive proof of the great efficiency and worth of that feature of the present war relief unit.
Reference: The Military Surgeon.
722 Chasing Submarines Pathe
The search flotilla, composed of many kinds of boats, dirigibles, aeroplanes, etc., patrols the sea for submarines ; evolutions of a dirigible taken from a hydroplane ; transportation of troops by sea ; submarine is sighted ; gunners prepare for action ; one good shot hits its mark and the submarine is blown up.
781 Our Naval Forces in the East Pathe
The big guns of the French Navy ; loading them with shells, and target practice are very well shown.
848-a French Tanks Pathe
These wonderful caterpillar tractors, considered among the most remarkable inventions of modern warfare, are seen in action on the battle front. They crawl over and across trenches, bending down and passing over good sized trees and all other obstacles that obstruct their onward passage.
849 National Fete of American Independence in Paris Pathe
American soldiers arriving in Paris; pass in review before Joffre, Poincaire and Pershing. Presentation of colors to General Pershing; march in front of American and French colors past the Tomb of Lafayette, where Pershing and others speak.
850 Fete of the Flags Pathe
President Poincaire reviews the French regiments which have distinguished themselves, and awards medals. The Parisians acclaim their brave countrymen.