Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. SCENES IN AND NEAR VERDUN, 1918

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. SCENES IN AND NEAR VERDUN, 1918

1936

Shows panoramic views of the countryside near Verdun. Gen. McAndrew and Sec. of War Baker observe the fire of artillery pieces. 26th Div. troops view the ruins in Verdun: railroad yards, churches, and train stations. President Poincare arrives and reviews French troops.

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