The Canadians move into France at the start of the First World War: MLS of Canadian troops, some in horse-drawn vehicles, some in kilts, passing in review on Salisbury Plain. HAS of soldiers embarking on troop ship, MLS of troop ship pulling away from pier. Various shots of Canadian 1st Contingent arriving at St. Nazaire on Feb. 11, 1915. CUs of sign on French railway box car: "Men 36-40 - Horses 8". MS of locomotive pulling away with cattle cars. HAS of Canadian troops in kilts marching, CU of map showing Armentières (where the Canadians got their first taste of trench warfare), two shots of Canadian soldiers in muddy trenches.