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The Western Front in WW1

British, French, Belgian and Canadian troops on the Western Front during the First World War.

Also see more specific WW1 collections on "Trench Warfare", "The Somme", "Ypres", "Artillery", "Americans in WW1", among others, for additional relevant material.

To use footage in a production, or to license films for other purposes, please contact licensing@britishpathe.com.

Western Front Scenes - Part 1

Western Front Scenes - Part 1 (1916)

Good footage from the Western Front during the First World War.

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Western Front Scenes - Part 2

Western Front Scenes - Part 2 (1910)

Good footage from the Western Front during the First World War.

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French Searchlight

French Searchlight (1914)

French soldiers set up powerful searchlight somewhere on Western Front.

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Smashed Hindenburg Wall

Smashed Hindenburg Wall (1914)

French and allies advance to Hindenburg Line of the Germans towards the end of the war.

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Blinding The Hun

Blinding The Hun (1914)

Soldiers erect shields along the side of a country road.

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Souilly - France Despatch Riders

Souilly - France Despatch Riders (1914)

Shots of despatch riders on the Western Front.

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A Smoke Attack

A Smoke Attack (1914)

British soldiers advance across field, hidden by smoke shield.

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Victory At The Ancre

Victory At The Ancre (1917)

Soldiers celebrate the victory at Ancre. France.

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Distribution Of Warm Clothing To Belgian Soldiers

Distribution Of Warm Clothing To Belgian Soldiers (1917)

Belgian soldiers go through a line where each man is given clothing and cigarettes and matches.

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French Troops In Front Line Trenches

French Troops In Front Line Trenches (1914)

French soldiers modelling new helmets and body armour, good shots of soldiers in trenches.

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Canadians In France

Canadians In France (1914)

Canadian soldiers set up field guns and practise, plus soldiers digging trenches.

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Digging Graves

Digging Graves (1914)

French soldiers lay wreath at grave then dig graves at bottom of hillside.

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London Buses - Ww1 Front

London Buses - Ww1 Front (1914)

London buses used to take soldiers to front in France during WW1.

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Snipers Post

Snipers Post (1914)

Short shot of two French snipers in barricaded snipers post.

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French Soldiers Being Vaccinated Against Typhoid

French Soldiers Being Vaccinated Against Typhoid (1914)

French soldiers receive injection against typhoid at a Red Cross station.

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Towns Delivered From Bondage

Towns Delivered From Bondage (1917)

French towns liberated from German occupation - French enter Noyon and Roye.

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Battle Of Marne - French Troops

Battle Of Marne - French Troops (1916)

French soldiers near the front at Battle of Marne stand around captured armoured vehicle.

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German Prisoners

German Prisoners (1914)

German soldiers taken prisoner by British (re-enactment?).

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King & Queen Of Belgium

King & Queen Of Belgium (1914)

King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium visit front during WW1.

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On The Yser Front

On The Yser Front (1914)

Soldiers on the Yser Front, Belgium.

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The Struggle For The Yser

The Struggle For The Yser (1915)

Refugees - mainly women and children - on road in Belgium.

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Great Meuse Battle - Americans Smashing Kriemhilde Line

Great Meuse Battle - Americans Smashing Kriemhilde Line (1918)

American troops in action and General Pershing presents medal to a soldier.

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Strong Boots For Soldiers In Flanders

Strong Boots For Soldiers In Flanders (1914)

Belgian soldiers are given new boots.

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Belgian Retreat

Belgian Retreat (1914)

Hundreds of Belgian refugees leave with their possessions.

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King Of Belgium

King Of Belgium (1914)

King Albert of Belgium pins medals on heroes in the field.

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The Orchards Of Flanders In Spring

The Orchards Of Flanders In Spring (1916)

Nice footage of cheery French soldiers in blossom orchards of Flanders.

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French Troops In Dug Out

French Troops In Dug Out (1914)

French troops in dug out.

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Advance Of Allied Troops

Advance Of Allied Troops (1914)

French troops and horse artillery march along dusty road.

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French Gun Concealed And Firing

French Gun Concealed And Firing (1914)

Good footage of large camouflaged field gun being moved, loaded and fired.

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French Troops

French Troops (1914)

French soldiers digging trench in World War One.

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British Troops

British Troops (1914)

British troops passing through ruins of French town during WW1.

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Marines At Neiuport

Marines At Neiuport (1914)

French soldiers amongst the ruins of Nieuport, Belgium.

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General Nivelle Presents Decorations On The Field

General Nivelle Presents Decorations On The Field (1917)

General Nivelle who succeeded Marshal Joffre presents decorations on the field

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French Cavalry Retreat Through Ghent

French Cavalry Retreat Through Ghent (1917)

French cavalry riding down crowd lined streets in Ghent, Belgium.

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The Great Advance

The Great Advance (1914)

British soldiers marching through a town.

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British Camp Among Ruins - Tommy Doing Hs Washing

British Camp Among Ruins - Tommy Doing Hs Washing (1914)

British army camp in the ruins of village.

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Tommies Making Guns

Tommies Making Guns (1914)

Footage of British soldiers making armaments.

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Canadian Troops

Canadian Troops (1914)

Canadian troops firing gun on hillside and marching across field.

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Tommies Camp In Flanders

Tommies Camp In Flanders (1914)

British soldiers washing clothing in tub at camp in Belgium.

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British Troops

British Troops (1914)

British troops in France during World War One.

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English Troops At The Front

English Troops At The Front (1914)

Good footage of English / British soldiers at the Front.

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War's Little Comedies

War's Little Comedies (1917)

Domestic improvisations near the firing line - laundry and meals.

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Re-Won For France - Alsace-Lorraine Recaptured By French On Sleeve As Re-Lion For France

Re-Won For France - Alsace-Lorraine Recaptured By French On Sleeve As Re-Lion For France (1914)

French army retakes Alsace-Lorraine, they are welcomed by children with flowers.

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