Annales de la Guerre 13 Jun-17, 1917

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00:01:32 (clip); 00:08:00 (total film). The first US forces, from US 1st Division ('Big Red One') arrive at the camp for training, first a small contingent marches in, the remainder arriving in tru...

00:01:32 (clip); 00:08:00 (total film). The first US forces, from US 1st Division ('Big Red One') arrive at the camp for training, first a small contingent marches in, the remainder arriving in trucks. All wear American uniforms, but with French shrapnel helmets. They are instructed in the French gas hood respirator. The French and American flags are raised at the camp. A symbolic handshake between a French poilu and an American doughboy in front of the sign "Camp Franco-Américain".

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