The creation of the 4th Canadian Division, the Battle of the Somme: WSs of inspection and review of the 4th Canadian Division by King George prior to its departure for France. CU of map showing the Somme River. WS of Picardy countryside, explosions in the background, soldiers under cover in the foreground. HAS of Canadian troops marching close to the camera. MSs of Sam Hughes, Canadian Minister of Militia, arriving and shaking hands with various officers and soldiers. Two shots of Canadian infantry and horse artillery on their way to the Somme. PAN of ruins of the town of Albert including basilica with statue of Virgin hanging precariously from its base. WS of supply column moving through a ruined village, PAN of supply dump showing stacks of shells and a small railway used in transporting supplies. HAS of large pile of helmets. MS of soldiers loading a caisson.