SECOND DIVISION TRAINING IN THIRD (BOURMONT) TRAINING AREA AND WITH FRENCH SECOND ARMY, JULY 1917-MARCH 17, 1918 — Reel 2, Part 1 | The Archive Project

Video Parts (6 across 3 reels)

This clip is Reel 2, Part 1 of a 6-part film. Watch from the beginning

Description

Reel 1, the 5th Marines greet villagers in Gondrecourt, unload supplies, lay water pipe at camp, hold a trench-digging contest, receive award from Gen. Pershing, and parade. Shows Gen. Doyen. Reel 2, Doyen inspects the 5th at Damblain. Shows bayonet drill, preparation for a gas attack, barbed-wire defenses, gas drill, field kitchens, field switchboards, and an inspection by Pershing. Reel 3, the unit is inspected by Gens. Joffre and Pershing.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

Series

Historical Films

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Date

1936-01-01

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TRT

3:57

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