| AMERICAN TROOPS LAND IN FRANCE USA enters the war - American troops land in France. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5118 | |
| Catalog #: | 365925 | |
| Clip Number: | 365925-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 56 L | |
| Timecode: | 01:07:42 - 01:08:37 | |
| Location: | France (poss. LeHavre or Brest?) | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Foreign Aid, Military Support LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France MILITARY: Army, USA TRANSPORTATION/BOATS & SHIPS: Military WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Arrivals WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Boats & Ships | |
| Description: | World War One. USA enters the war. American troops land in France. (The first American Expeditionary Force troops arrived on June 26; 1917; it is not known if this footage is of the first landing; but it must be close to that date.) Shot of ship approaching; name "Seattle" on front. Shot of U.S. soldiers coming down ramp of the ship; and walking toward camera. Falling into lines and marching. Long lines of troops marching 5-abreast; alongside row of trees. Marching; with village in BG. | |
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