STK-ID 28213

Brief shot of highlander regiment men posing near their barracks. HAS of company of the "2nd Battalion HQ orderly regiment" marching past and underneath camera, mounted officers riding behind. Sequence showing men of the "2nd Battalion HQ orderly regiment" in full combat dress practicing the setting up of wire entanglements on a battleground, remains of blasted building in background. Sequence showing men lying prone, firing short Lee Enfield 303 rifles with bayonets, then walks up to target to inspect results. MS of officer instructing men on use of small mortar. Shots of men being shown how to operate Lewis machine gun, including MS of two operator simulating change of magazines while firing. HAS of instuctor throwing smoke grenades into training trench (all shots from setting of wire entanglement same as NFB1910-FG-14-37).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
World War One
Location
France
Year
1914
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Digital Video Disk, HDCAM SR, Reel 35 mm, Betacam SP
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
ANAMORPHIC_4/3, 4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080, 720 x 486