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120 CLASS 12— Military Sports
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93-b How to Become a Sailor Pathe
French boys are trained for the navy at an early age, and the lads are shown at work and at play from the "rookie" stage to full fledged cadet. Reference: Histoire De La Marine Francoise. •
166 The French Army on the March Pathe
Showing the motorcycle squad, the infantry, the aeroplane squad, the cavalry and artillery; maneuvers of the infantry, artillery and cavalry; the soldiers fishing, cooking their supper and resting around the campfire. Very interesting.
179 National School of Cavalry at Ypres Pathe
An exceptionally instructive reel on the training in horsemanship in Ypres, Belgium; the training the boys themselves receive in jumping; training of the horses and many remarkable feats in ascending and descending steep hills ; cross country riding. A reel of action.
References: Encyclopedia Britannica, Vol. 28 (Ypres). History of Belgium. — Boulger.
197 Military Gymnasium at Joinville Pathe
Gymnastic and acrobatic training of the men of the military gymnasium at Joinville. Very good.
242-b Belgian Cavalry on a Cross-Country Ride Pathe
A good picture of the Belgian cavalry showing skill of riders and horses in climbing, jumping, etc.
References: Britannica, Vol. Ill (Belgium). Cavalry Studies. — D. Haig. Notes on Cavalry. — Maitland.
256 Military Gymnasium at Joinville Pathe
Demonstration by French soldiers of their daily exercises on ladders, bars, rings, and bucks, also fencing, drills, etc.
267-a The 20th Chasseurs Exercising Horses Pathe
The horses of this crack French cavalry regiment are remarkably well trained. Part of their training is in swimming and fording streams and rivers. The riderless animals are directed into the water and instinctively swim to the appointed place some distance away.
472 The Life of a French Soldier at the Front Pathe
The soldiers in their quarters; the regimental barber; how they clean their guns ; going to and from the trenches ; maneuvers.
790 Circassian Cossacks Pathe
These dare-devil riders give a wonderful demonstration of their equestrian feats before the Viceroy of Caucasus. A three-man pyramid riding one horse at top speed, balancing, racing, etc., ending with a parade.